The Sacred in the Modern World - A Cultural Sociological Approach

Zusatztext a lucid reconsideration of the concept of "the sacred", a term that has a rich vernacular life as well as a well-honed technical usage. Klappentext Re-interpreting Durkheim's theory of the sacred, this book sets out a theory of the sacred for use across a range of humanities and social science disciplines and draws on contemporary case study material to show how sacred forms - whether in 'religious' or 'secular' guise - continue to shape social life in the modern world. Zusammenfassung Re-interpreting Durkheim's theory of the sacred, this book sets out a theory of the sacred for use across a range of humanities and social science disciplines and draws on contemporary case study material to show how sacred forms - whether in 'religious' or 'secular' guise - continue to shape social life in the modern world. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction: Why do we need a sociology of the sacred? 1: Ontological and Durkheimian theories of the sacred 2: After Durkheim: the development of a cultural sociology of the sacred 3: Dominant and subjugated sacred forms: interpreting the systemic abuse and neglect of children in the Irish Industrial School system 4: The mediatization of the sacred: the BBC, Gaza and the DEC appeal 5: Living with the light and shadow of the sacred Conclusion

Product details

• Authors: Gordon Lynch
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.04.2012
• EAN: 9780199557011
• ISBN: 978-0-19-955701-1
• No. of pages: 240
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion, RELIGION / Religion, Politics & State, Sociology: customs & traditions, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Customs & Traditions, RELIGION / Christian Rituals & Practice / General, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, 21st century, c 2000 to c 2100, Religion & politics, Religion and Politics, Christian worship, rites & ceremonies, Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals, Cultural studies: customs and traditions