Ranking Faiths: Religious Stratification in America

Davidson, James D.; Pyle, Ralph E.

ISBN 10: 1442208538 / ISBN 13: 9781442208537

Edité par Rowman & Littlefield, 2011

Former library book with the usual stamps, stickers and labels. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. N° de réf. du vendeur BVV.1442208538.G

Synopsis :

Ranking Faiths: Religious Stratification in America discusses how religion shapes access to power, privilege, and prestige in the U.S., both historically and today. James D. Davidson and Ralph E. Pyle dispel the idea that the U.S. was founded on the principle of religious equality for all, documenting how religion has been a factor in the allocation of power from the colonial period through the present. From the time of the earliest settlements in America through today, the book demonstrates that some religious groups have had more access to economic, political, and social rewards than others, and they have benefited from laws and customs that have maintained religious inequality over time. While a few religious groups, such as Catholics and Jews, have experienced significant upward mobility over time, the social status of most has remained remarkably static over time. The book shows how religious inequalities developed, highlight where they remain in society today, and discuss what Americans can and should do about it.

À propos de l?auteur: Ralph E. Pyle teaches in the sociology department at Michigan State University.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Ranking Faiths: Religious Stratification in ...
Éditeur : Rowman & Littlefield
Date d'édition : 2011
Reliure : Couverture rigide
Etat : good