From Charity to Taxes: Observations on the Sociology of Religious and Secular Giving
Social transfers of scarce values are accomplished by exchange, by coercion, and by giving. Religiously sanctioned sharing (alms-giving, donations, bequests, or "charity") appears to exist in most and perhaps all societies. Encouragement, injunctions, and imperatives concerning giving are...
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| Language: | English |
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Wiley-Blackwell
[1970]
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Journal for the scientific study of religion
Year: 1970, Volume: 9, Issue: 3, Pages: 209-218 |
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Social events
B Morality B Poverty B Gratification B gift giving B Religious rituals B charitable giving B Prestige B Collectivities |
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