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The Sacred Canopy: Elements of a Sociological Theory of Religion

Peter L. Berger
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The Sacred Canopy: Elements of a Sociological Theory of Religion

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1990

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Peter L. Berger

The Sacred Canopy: Elements of a Sociological Theory of Religion

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1990
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Philosophy

Social Science

Anthropology
Topic
Philosophy

Religion & Spirituality

Anthropology
Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Sacred Canopy: Elements of a Sociological Theory of Religion, sociologist Peter L. Berger explores how individuals construct religious meanings and how society maintains belief systems. He examines the interplay between religion and society, discussing how religion provides a framework for individuals to interpret their world and sustain social order.

Informative

Contemplative

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.1

1,247 ratings

73%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Peter L. Berger's The Sacred Canopy is praised for its insightful sociological analysis of religion's role in society. Reviews highlight Berger's clear articulation of how religion shapes and is shaped by social structures. Some critiques note the book's dense, academic language, which may be challenging for lay readers. Overall, it's a seminal work in the sociology of religion.

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Who Should Read The Sacred Canopy: Elements of a Sociological Theory of Religion?

Readers who appreciate The Sacred Canopy often have a keen interest in sociology and religion. Similar audiences enjoy works like Durkheim's The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life and Weber's The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism. They seek to understand how religion shapes societal structures and individual consciousness.

4.1

1,247 ratings

73%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Philosophy

Social Science

Anthropology
Topic
Philosophy

Religion & Spirituality

Anthropology
Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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