A New Religious America: How a Christian Country Has Become the World's Most Religiously Diverse Nation Contributor(s): Eck, Diana L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0060621591 ISBN-13: 9780060621599 Publisher: HarperOne
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback Published: May 2002 Annotation: This exploration of the new religious landscape of America by a leading world religions professor traces the history of freedom of religion in the United States and highlights the challenges posed by intolerance and hatred. Newly revised and updated. |
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BISAC Categories: - Religion | History - Social Science | Sociology Of Religion - Biography & Autobiography | Religious |
Dewey: 200.92 |
LCCN: 2001016884 |
Physical Information: 1.11" H x 6.08" W x 9.12" L (1.03 lbs) 432 pages |
Themes: - Theometrics - Secular - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
Features: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product |
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Publisher Description: Why Understanding America's Religious Landscape Is the Most Important Challenge Facing Us Today
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Contributor Bio(s): Eck, Diana L.: - Diana L. Eck is Professor of Comparative Religion and Indian Studies at Harvard University and is Master of Lowell House and Director of The Pluralism Project. As a Christian, she has also been involved in the United Methodist Church, the World Council of Churches, and the life of Harvard Divinity School. Her book Encountering God: A Spiritual Journey from Bozeman to Banaras won the prestigious Grawemeyer Book Award. In 1998, President Clinton awarded her the National Humanities Medal for the work of The Pluralism Project in the investigation of America's religious diversity. |
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