The Media and Religious Authority

Explores how modern means of communication are changing religion, and how contemporary mediations of religion challenge and refine the aspirations and prospects of religious authority.

About the author

Stewart M. Hoover is Professor of Media Studies, Professor Adjoint of Religious Studies, and Founder and Director of the Center for Media, Religion, and Culture at the University of Colorado, Boulder. His most recent book is Religion in the Media Age.

Summary

Explores how modern means of communication are changing religion, and how contemporary mediations of religion challenge and refine the aspirations and prospects of religious authority.

Product details

• Assisted by: Dr Stewart M (University of Colorado Boulder USA) Hoover (Editor), Stewart Hoover (Editor), Stewart M. Hoover (Editor), Stewart M. (University of Colorado Hoover (Editor), Hoover Stewart M. (Editor)
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 02.08.2016
• EAN: 9780271073224
• ISBN: 978-0-271-07322-4
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 590 g
• Illustrations: Raster,schwarz-weiss
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Practical theology; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Communication science; Media Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, RELIGION / Institutions & Organizations, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Communication Studies, RELIGION / Leadership, Religious & spiritual leaders, Communication Studies, Religious life and practice, Religious institutions & organizations