Sacred and Secular: Religion and Politics WorldwideCambridge University Press, 2011 M10 17 This book develops a theory of existential security. It demonstrates that the publics of virtually all advanced industrial societies have been moving toward more secular orientations during the past half century, but also that the world as a whole now has more people with traditional religious views than ever before. This second edition expands the theory and provides new and updated evidence from a broad perspective and in a wide range of countries. This confirms that religiosity persists most strongly among vulnerable populations, especially in poorer nations and in failed states. Conversely, a systematic erosion of religious practices, values and beliefs has occurred among the more prosperous strata in rich nations. |
Contents
PART II Case Studies of Religion and Politics | 81 |
PART III The Consequences of Secularization | 157 |
CONCLUSIONS | 213 |
Appendix A Classifications of Types of Society | 283 |
Appendix B Concepts and Measures | 287 |
Other editions - View all
Sacred and Secular: Religion and Politics Worldwide Pippa Norris,Ronald Inglehart Limited preview - 2004 |
Sacred and Secular: Religion and Politics Worldwide Pippa Norris,Ronald Inglehart No preview available - 2011 |
Sacred and Secular: Religion and Politics Worldwide Pippa Norris,Ronald Inglehart No preview available - 2011 |
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