The Anthem companion to Peter Berger / Jonathan B. Imber.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Imber, Jonathan B., author.

Series:

Anthem companions to sociology.

Anthem companions to sociology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Berger, Peter L., 1929-2017.

Berger, Peter L.

Sociology.

Sociology--Methodology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 180 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

London, UK : Anthem Press, 2023.

Summary:

Peter L. Berger (1929-2017) was among the most prominent sociologists of the past half century. He co-authored with Thomas Luckmann, <i>The Social Construction of Reality</i>, considered to be a modern classic of social science. His work on social theory, the sociology of religion, third world development, and the role of capitalism in modern life define his enduring importance as a leading figure in social science.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1. Plurality, Choice, and the Dynamics of Doubt

Chapter 2. Peter L. Berger and the Challenge of Modern Pluralism

Chapter 3. Making Peace with Pluralism in America

Chapter 4. Religion and Secularity in a Desecularizing Russia

Chapter 5. The Moral Limits of Religious Pluralism

Chapter 6. Peter L. Berger and Arnold Gehlen: Secularizationc, Institutions and Social Order

Chapter 7. Peter L. Berger's Three Religions

Chapter 8. Objectivation: The Material Heritage of Peter L. Berger

Chapter 9. Peter L. Berger's The Social Construction of Reality

Chapter 10. The Untaken Road to Phenomenological Sociology

Chapter 11. Cheering for Capitalism

Chapter 12. Peter L. Berger and Economic Sociology

Chapter 13. Peter L. Berger Changed the Direction of My Work ... and My Life

Chapter 14. Peter L. Berger on Religion as Choice Rather than Fate

List of Contributors

Index.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 17 Oct 2023).

ISBN:

9781839984556

1839984554

9781839984563

1839984562

OCLC:

1355221935