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The Sacred in the Modern World - A Cultural Sociological Approach (Hardcover, New)
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The Sacred in the Modern World - A Cultural Sociological Approach (Hardcover, New)
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It is often claimed that we live in a secular age. But we do not
live in a desacralized one. Sacred forms - whether in 'religious'
or 'secular' guise - continue to shape social life in the modern
world, giving rise to powerful emotions, polarized group
identities, and even the very concept of moral society. Analyzing
contemporary sacred forms is essential if we are to be able to make
sense of the societies we live in and think critically about the
effects of the sacred on our lives for good or ill. The Sacred in
the Modern World is a major contribution to this task.
Re-interpreting Durkheim's theory of the sacred, and drawing on the
'strong program' in cultural sociology, Gordon Lynch sets out a
theory of the sacred that can be used by researchers across a range
of humanities and social science disciplines. Using vividly drawn
contemporary case material - including the abuse and neglect of
children in Irish residential schools and the controversy over the
BBC's decision not to air an appeal for aid for Gaza - the book
demonstrates the value of this theoretical approach for social and
cultural analysis. The key role of public media for the circulation
and contestation of the sacred comes under close scrutiny. Adopting
a critical stance towards sacred forms, Lynch reflects upon the
ways in which sacred commitments can both serve as a moral resource
for social life and legitimate horrifying acts of collective evil.
He concludes by reflecting on how we might live thoughtfully and
responsibility under the light and shadow that the sacred casts,
asking whether society without the sacred is possible or desirable.
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