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Bourdieu on Religion [Elektronische Ressource] : Imposing Faith and Legitimacy

Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2014

192 p.

Key Thinkers in the Study of Religion

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978-1-84553-285-7

HD 370

 

Religionssoziologie 

 

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Online-Ressource

978-1-317-49088-3

Pierre Bourdieu was one of the most influential social theorists of our time. He developed a series of concepts to uncover the way society works and to challenge assumptions about what society is. His ideas illuminate how individuals and groups find value and meaning and so have rapidly come to be seen as hugely productive in analysing how religion works in society. 'Bourdieu on Religion' introduces students to Bourdieu's key concepts: cultural, social and symbolic capital; habitus and field; and his challenge to the structures of social inequality. This study will be invaluable to any student...