Religion in Britain evaluates and sheds light on the religious situation in twenty–first century Britain; it explores the country’s increasing secularity alongside religion’s growing presence in public debate, and the impact of this paradox on Britain’s society.Describes and explains the religious situation in twenty–first century BritainBased on the highly successful Religion in Britain Since 1945 (Blackwell, 1994) but extensively revised with the majority of the text re–written to reflect the current situationInvestigates the paradox of why Britain has become increasingly secular and how religion is increasingly present in public debate compared with 20 years agoExplores the impact this paradox has on churches, faith communities, the law, politics, education, and welfare INDICE: List of Figures and Tables ix.Preface xi.Part I Preliminaries 1.1 Introduction: A Framework for Discussion 3.2 Contexts and Generations 19.3 Facts and Figures 41.Part II Religious Legacies 69.4 Cultural Heritage, Believing without Belonging and Vicarious Religion 71.5 Territory, Politics and Institutions 91.6 Presence: Who Can Do What For Whom? 113.Part III Shifting Priorities: From Obligation to Consumption 133.7 An Emerging Market: Gainers and Losers 135.8 Proliferations of the Spiritual 155.Part IV Public Religion and Secular Reactions 175.9 Managing Diversity 177.10 Religion in Public Life 197.Part V Thinking Theoretically 219.11 Religion and Modernity Continued 221.References 237.Index 255
- ISBN: 978-1-4051-3596-2
- Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 280
- Fecha Publicación: 20/02/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés