Brands of faith: marketing religion in a commercial age

In a society overrun by commercial clutter, religion has become yet another product sold in the consumer marketplace, and faiths of all kinds must compete with a myriad of more entertaining and more convenient leisure activities. Brands of Faith argues that in order to compete effectively faiths hav...

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Auteur principal: Einstein, Mara (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Livre
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: London Routledge 2008
Dans:Année: 2008
Recensions:Brands of Faith: Marketing Religion in a Commercial Age (2010) (Palmer, Ashley)
Collection/Revue:Religion, media and culture
Sujets non-standardisés:B Church marketing
B Religious Institutions Marketing
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Édition parallèle:Print version: Brands of Faith : Marketing Religion in a Commercial Age:
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Résumé:In a society overrun by commercial clutter, religion has become yet another product sold in the consumer marketplace, and faiths of all kinds must compete with a myriad of more entertaining and more convenient leisure activities. Brands of Faith argues that in order to compete effectively faiths have had to become brands ? easily recognizable symbols and spokespeople with whom religious prospects can make immediate connections. Mara Einstein shows how religious branding has expanded over the past twenty years to create a blended world of commerce and faith where the sacred becomes secular and
Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0415409764