Transfiguring Capitalism: An Enquiry into Religion and Global Change - Brossura

Atherton, John

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ISBN 10: 0334028310 ISBN 13: 9780334028314

Casa editrice: Scm Pr, 2008

Riassunto

Addressing the academic market, working in the area of social ethics, this publication addresses key problems in contemporary life, and raises important questions about our growing awareness of the limits of contemporary ways of living with modern economies and modern religion. The author explores possible alternatives to such capitalism and religion and develops a compelling argument for the development of a transcendence of capitalism, what the author terms "hopeful progression through and beyond the limits of modernity". In developing this argument the author also injects each chapter with both local (British) and global case studies to illustrate practical problems alongside the theoretical discussion. In addition, whilst focusing on Christianity as an entry point to the various arguments, the author also works in conversation with New Religious Movements and other Faiths including Islam, Hindi and Judaism.

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Recensione:

This magisterial volume is a splendid resource for all interested in Christian social ethics, and in particular the Anglican tradition springing from R.H.Tawney and William Temple. John Atherton, the leading exponent of this approach today, is at the height of his powers. He takes social science seriously and deploys theological insights and challenges lucidly and helpfully. --Duncan Forrester, Professor Emeritus, University of Edinburgh

In this impressive book John Atherton gives a thorough analysis of economic globalization and the transformation of capitalism. He demonstrates the contributions of religion and Christian anthropology in dealing with moral issues raised by the global economy. This is an outstanding and thought-provoking study on political economy and Christian social ethics. --Carl-Henric Grenholm, Professor of Ethics, Uppsala University, Sweden

L'autore:

John Atherton is Canon Theologian of Manchester Cathedral and Honorary Lecturer in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, Manchester University as well as being a distinguished author.

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• Editore: Scm Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0334028310
• ISBN 13: 9780334028314
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 342