The Sacred Canopy: Elements of a Sociological Theory of Religion

Influential scholar Peter L. Berger explores the sociological underpinnings of religion and the rise of a modern secular society Acclaimed scholar and sociologist Peter L. Berger carefully lays out an understanding of religion as a historical, societal mechanism in this classic work of social theory...

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Main Author: Berger, Peter L. (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Newburyport Open Road Media 2011
In:Year: 2011
Further subjects:B Church and social problems
B Religion and sociology
B Sociology
B Religion
B Electronic books
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505 8 0 |a Cover; Title Page; Preface; Contents; I. Systematic Elements; 1. Religion and World-Construction; 2. Religion and World-Maintenance; 3. The Problem of Theodicy; 4. Religion and Alienation; II. Historical Elements; 5. The Process of Secularization; 6. Secularization and the Problem of Plausibility; 7. Secularization and the Problem of Legitimation; Appendices; Appendix I. Sociological Definitions of Religion; Appendix II. Sociological and Theological Perspectives; Notes; Subject Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z; Index of Names; A; B; C; D; E; F 
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