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Informationen zum Autor Terry Rey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religion at Temple University. Klappentext Terry Rey introduces Bourdieu's "theory of practice" and demonstrates its range of utility to the study of religion. "An excellent resource. The book is exactly what it promises to be: an introduction for use in undergraduate and introductory graduate courses to the elements of Pierre Bourdieu's (rather large) corpus relevant to the study of religion. It is substantial in its description of Bourdieu's project, yet clearly written and relatively jargon free." - The Bible and Critical Theory "A helpful and unique resource." - Religious Studies Review "An excellent presentation of the thought of the French sociologist on religions." - The Journal of Religion Zusammenfassung Terry Rey introduces Bourdieu's "theory of practice" and demonstrates its range of utility to the study of religion. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface, Otto Maduro Introduction 1. The Life, Work, and Influences of a "Master of Suspicion" 2. Theory of Practice: Field, Habitus, Capital 3. Bourdieu's Writings on Religion 4. Outline of Theory of Religious Practice: Eternalizing the Arbitrary in Colonial New England 5. Using Bourdieu to Interpret Religion: Applications and Limitations Conclusion
