From Deprived to Revived - Religious Revivals as Adaptive Systems (Hardcover, New)

It is a truism that religion has to do with social cohesion, but the precise nature of this link has eluded scholars and scientists. Drawing on new research in religiously motivated prosociality, evolution of cooperation, and system theory, this book describes how fluctuations in individuals' strategic environment give impetus to a self-organizatory process where ritual behavior works to alleviate uncertainties in social commitment. It also traces the dynamic roles played by emotions, social norms, and socioeconomic context. While exploring the social functions of ritual and revivalist behavior, the book seeks to avoid the fallacies that result from disregarding their explicit religious character. To illustrate these processes, a case study of Christian revivals in early 19th-century Finland is included. The thesis of the book is relevant to theories of the evolution of religion and the role of religion in organizing human societies.

General

Imprint:	De Gruyter
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Religion and Reason
Release date:	August 2013
First published:	2013
Authors:	Mikko Heimola
Dimensions:	230 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	209
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-61451-454-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > Comparative religion Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Religious groups Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Protestantism & Protestant Churches > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian worship > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian worship > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Protestantism & Protestant Churches > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > Comparative religion Books > Christianity > Christian Worship Books > Christianity > Protestantism & Protestant Churches
LSN:	1-61451-454-2
Barcode:	9781614514541

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