商品簡介
Sociologists and scholars of religion explore a new approach to the sociology of religion that considers churches as religious firms producing religious goods for a religious market. Their theoretical treatments draw heavily on Max Weber, and among other topics address the social limits on religious markets. Among the applications are discussions of whether the salvation goods promised by first-century Christians are still attractive, Indian gurus and the quest for self-perfection among the educated middle class, and the exchange of salvation goods between East and West. Annotation c2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
