Desecularization of the World: Resurgent Religion and World Politics by P. Berge

Description: Desecularization of the World by P. Berger Theorists of "secularization" for two centuries have been saying that religion must inevitably decline in the modern world. But much of the world today is as religious as ever. This volume challenges the belief that the modern world is increasingly secular, showing instead that modernization more often strengthens religion. Seven expert social observers examine several regions and several religions — Catholic and Protestant Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam — and explore the resurgence of religion in world affairs. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Theorists of "secularization" have for two centuries been saying that religion must inevitably decline in the modern world. But today, much of the world is as religious as ever. This volume challenges the belief that the modern world is increasingly secular, showing instead that modernization more often strengthens religion.Seven leading cultu Author Biography Peter L. Berger (1929-2017) was a renowned sociologist and theologian. Over the course of his career, he taught at The New School for Social Research, Rutgers University, and Boston University, where he directed the Institute for the Study of Economic Culture. In 2010, he was awarded the Dr. Leopold Lucas Prize by the Faculty of Protestant Theology at the University of TÜbingen. Berger was the author or editor of numerous books, including The Social Construction of Reality (coauthored with Thomas Luckmann), Dialogue between Religious Traditions in an Age of Relativity, and The Many Altars of Modernity: Toward a Paradigm for Religion in a Pluralist Age. Review Publishers Weekly "Bergers collection is replete with compelling writing about the relationship of religion and politics." Vidyajyoti "This is a very useful collection of studies that can help religious leaders to reorient their strategies and political involvement." Prizes Winner of Christianity Today Book Award (Missions/Global Affairs) 2000 Long Description Theorists of "secularization" have for two centuries been saying that religion must inevitably decline in the modern world. But today, much of the world is as religious as ever. This volume challenges the belief that the modern world is increasingly secular, showing instead that modernization more often strengthens religion.Seven leading cultural observers examine several regions and several religions and explain the resurgence of religion in world politics. Peter L. Berger opens with a global overview. The other six writers deal with particular aspects of the religious scene: George Weigel, with Roman Catholicism;David Martin, with the evangelical Protestant upsurge not only in the Western world but also in Latin America, Africa, the Pacific rim, China, and Eastern Europe; Jonathan Sacks, with Jews and politics in the modern world; Abdullahi A. An-Naim, with political Islam in national politics and international relations; Grace Davie, with Europe as perhaps the exception to the desecularization thesis; and Tu Weiming, with religion in the Peoples Republic of China. Review Quote Publishers Weekly "Bergers collection is replete with compelling writing about the relationship of religion and politics." Vidyajyoti "This is a very useful collection of studies that can help religious leaders to reorient their strategies and political involvement." Details ISBN0802846912 Short Title DESECULARIZATION OF THE WORLD Language English ISBN-10 0802846912 ISBN-13 9780802846914 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1999 Author P. Berger Imprint William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Place of Publication Grand Rapids Country of Publication United States Subtitle Resurgent Religion and World Politics DOI 10.1604/9780802846914 Edited by Berger, Peter L. NZ Release Date 1999-07-01 US Release Date 1999-07-01 UK Release Date 1999-07-01 Pages 135 Publisher William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Publication Date 1999-07-01 DEWEY 261.7 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 1999-06-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:142019385;

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