Mystical Society - An Emerging Social Vision (Paperback)

In "Mystical Society" Philip Wexler, a well-known critical theorist with a background in social psychology and a special interest in spirituality, examines the revitalization of spirituality manifesting itself in society and in education. Describing what he calls "cultural changes toward the sacred," he documents a cultural shift, brought about by technological and societal changes, toward a new mysticism. Wexler explores the meaning for this new spirituality for our daily lives, for social theory, and for education. From the pervasiveness of a spiritual vernacular to the integration of spiritual practices into our highly individualized and technologized lives, Wexler lays out the evidence for a growing movement, and then draws parallels to periods of mystical revitalization from the past. In the course of this discussion, he draws on the work of Marx, Weber, and Durkheim, as well as from contemporary social theory.

General

Imprint:	WestviewPress
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2000
First published:	December 2000
Authors:	Philip Wexler
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	175
ISBN-13:	978-0-8133-9143-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > Popular culture Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General
LSN:	0-8133-9143-1
Barcode:	9780813391434

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