Editore: Oxford University Press, United Kingdom, Oxford, 1995
ISBN 10: 0198780915 ISBN 13: 9780198780915
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Covering a key topic in both sociology and religious studies, this book is a thorough and lively introduction to the character and place of religion in contemporary British society. A brief introduction places the major British churches in their historical context and explains our curious combination of religious freedom and state-supported churches. Subsequent chapters examine a wide array of evidence on the influence and popularity of the churches, and on religious beliefs and behaviour, and document the following trends: the decline in the mainstream churches; a shift to the `sectarian' right in Protestantism; the rise of non-Christian ethnic minority religions; and increasing interest in the occult and New Age spirituality. Particular attention is given to the issue of what sort of people remain religious and how their religious beliefs affect their lives. Throughout the book, Britain's religious life is compared with that of other European societies and the final chapter shows how recent changes can be understood as a response to fundamental features of modern industrial democracies. The book will be an invaluable introduction and point of reference for students of the social sciences and religious studies. The Oxford Modern Britain series comprises authoritative introductory books on all aspects of the social structure of modern Britain. Lively and accessible, the books will be the first point of reference for anyone interested in the state of contemporary Britain. They will be invaluable to those taking courses in the social sciences. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Oxford University Press 30/04/1995, 1995
ISBN 10: 0198780915 ISBN 13: 9780198780915
Da: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Regno Unito
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Editore: Oxford University Press, 1995
ISBN 10: 0198780915 ISBN 13: 9780198780915
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Editore: Oxford University Press, 1995
ISBN 10: 0198780915 ISBN 13: 9780198780915
Da: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
Editore: Oxford University Press, 1995
ISBN 10: 0198780915 ISBN 13: 9780198780915
Da: Ammareal, Morangis, Francia
Softcover. Condizione: Très bon. Ancien livre de bibliothèque. Légères traces d'usure sur la couverture. Edition 1995. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Very good. Former library book. Slight signs of wear on the cover. Edition 1995. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations.
Editore: Oxford University Press 30/04/1995, 1995
ISBN 10: 0198780915 ISBN 13: 9780198780915
Da: Bahamut Media, Reading, Regno Unito
Condizione: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.
Editore: Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 1995
ISBN 10: 0198780915 ISBN 13: 9780198780915
Da: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Regno Unito
Condizione: Good. illustrated edition. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Editore: OUP Oxford, 1995
ISBN 10: 0198780915 ISBN 13: 9780198780915
Da: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
Editore: Oxford Univeristy, 1995
Da: valley books, Holton, SUFFO, Regno Unito
Card Cover. Condizione: Near Fine. First Edition. owner stamp ffep 143pp.
Editore: Oxford University Press, (New York), 1995
ISBN 10: 0198780915 ISBN 13: 9780198780915
Da: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Softcover. Condizione: Near Fine. First edition, wrappered issue. xii, 143pp. Sunned spine, tiny nicks at spine ends, near fine.
Editore: Oxford University Press, 2020
ISBN 10: 0198854110 ISBN 13: 9780198854111
Da: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Editore: Oxford University Press, United Kingdom, Oxford, 2020
ISBN 10: 0198854110 ISBN 13: 9780198854111
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The big picture is well-known: over the last century, religion in Britain has lost power, popularity, and plausibility. Here, Steve Bruce charts the quantifiable changes in religious interest and observance over the last fifty years by returning to a number of towns and villages that were the subject of detailed community studies in the 1950s and 1960s, to see how the status and nature of religion has changed. Drawing on both detailed data on baptism rates, church weddings, church attendance and the like, and on his extensive fieldwork, he considers the broader picture of religion today: the status of the clergy, the churches' attempts to find new roles, links between religion and violence, and the impact of the charismatic movement. Along the way, Bruce encounters and engages with the contemporary rise of secularism, considering our everyday secular tensions with religion: arguments over moral issues such as abortion and gay rights, the effect of social class on belief, the impact of religion on British politics, and the ways that local social structures strengthen or weaken religion. Analysing the obstacles to any religious revival, he explores how the current stock of religious knowledge is so depleted, religion so unpopular, and committed believers so scarce that any significant reversal of religion's decline in Britain is unlikely. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Oxford University Press, 2020
ISBN 10: 0198854110 ISBN 13: 9780198854111
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Editore: Oxford University Press, 2020
ISBN 10: 0198854110 ISBN 13: 9780198854111
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Editore: Oxford University Press, 2020
ISBN 10: 0198854110 ISBN 13: 9780198854111
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Editore: Oxford University Press, 2020
ISBN 10: 0198854110 ISBN 13: 9780198854111
Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
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Editore: Oxford University Press, 2020
ISBN 10: 0198854110 ISBN 13: 9780198854111
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Editore: Oxford University Press, 2020
ISBN 10: 0198854110 ISBN 13: 9780198854111
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Editore: Oxford University Press, 2020
ISBN 10: 0198854110 ISBN 13: 9780198854111
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Editore: Oxford University Press, 2020
ISBN 10: 0198854110 ISBN 13: 9780198854111
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Editore: OUP Oxford, 2020
ISBN 10: 0198854110 ISBN 13: 9780198854111
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Editore: Oxford University Press, 2020
ISBN 10: 0198854110 ISBN 13: 9780198854111
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Editore: OUP Oxford, 2020
ISBN 10: 0198854110 ISBN 13: 9780198854111
Da: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Regno Unito
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Editore: Oxford University Press, 2020
ISBN 10: 0198854110 ISBN 13: 9780198854111
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Editore: Sydney University Press Okt 2020, 2020
ISBN 10: 0198854110 ISBN 13: 9780198854111
Da: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germania
Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The big picture is well-known: over the last century, religion in Britain has lost power, popularity, and plausibility. Here, Steve Bruce charts the quantifiable changes in religious interest and observance over the last fifty years by returning to a number of towns and villages that were the subject of detailed community studies in the 1950s and 1960s, to see how the status and nature of religion has changed. Drawing on both detailed data on baptism rates, church weddings, church attendance and the like, and on his extensive fieldwork, he considers the broader picture of religion today: the status of the clergy, the churches' attempts to find new roles, links between religion and violence, and the impact of the charismatic movement.Along the way, Bruce encounters and engages with the contemporary rise of secularism, considering our everyday secular tensions with religion: arguments over moral issues such as abortion and gay rights, the effect of social class on belief, the impact of religion on British politics, and the ways that local social structures strengthen or weaken religion. Analysing the obstacles to any religious revival, he explores how the current stock of religious knowledge is so depleted, religion so unpopular, and committed believers so scarce that any significant reversal of religion's decline in Britain is unlikely.
Editore: Oxford Univ Pr, 1995
ISBN 10: 0198780915 ISBN 13: 9780198780915
Da: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Editore: Oxford University Press, 2020
ISBN 10: 0198854110 ISBN 13: 9780198854111
Da: Speedyhen, London, Regno Unito
Condizione: NEW.
Editore: Oxford University Press|OUP Oxford, 2020
ISBN 10: 0198854110 ISBN 13: 9780198854111
Da: moluna, Greven, Germania
Condizione: New. British Gods is a comprehensive survey of the state of religious faith in contemporary Britain, analysing how the status and nature of the different religions has changed since the 1950s and 1960s. Considering the challenges religion faces today from secula.
Editore: Oxford University Press, 1995
ISBN 10: 0198780915 ISBN 13: 9780198780915
Da: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, Regno Unito
Paperback / softback. Condizione: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.
Editore: Oxford Univ Pr, 1995
ISBN 10: 0198780915 ISBN 13: 9780198780915
Da: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condizione: New.