This book explores neoliberalism as an account of contemporary society
and considers what this means for our understanding of religion.
Neoliberalism is a perspective grounded in free market economics and
distinguished by a celebration of competition and consumer choice. It
has had a profound influence in societies across the world, and has
extended its reach into all areas of human experience. And yet
neoliberalism is not just about enterprise and opportunity. It also
comes with authoritarian leadership, gross inequality and the
manipulation of information. How should we make sense of these
changes, and what do they mean for the status of religion in the 21st
century? Has religion been transformed into a market commodity or
consumer product? Does the embrace of business methods make religious
movements more culturally relevant, or can they be used to reinforce
inequalities of gender or ethnicity? How might neoliberal contexts
demand we think differently about matters of religious identity and
power? This book provides an accessible discussion about religion in
the 21st century. Mathew Guest asks what distinguishes neoliberal
religion and explores the sociological and ethical questions that
arise from considering its wider significance.
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Faith and Power in the Twenty-first Century
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ISBN
9781350116412
Publisert
2022
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Utgiver
Bloomsbury UK
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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