Religion; Mark C. Taylor argues in After God; is more complicated than either its defenders or critics think and; indeed; is much more influential than any of us realize. Our world; Taylor maintains; is shaped by religion even when it is least obvious. Faith and value; he insists; are unavoidable and inextricably interrelated for believers and nonbelievers alike.The first comprehensive theology of culture since the pioneering work of Paul Tillich; After God redefines religion for our contemporary age. This volumeis a radical reconceptualization of religion and Taylor’s most pathbreaking work yet; bringing together various strands of theological argument and cultural analysis four decades in the making.Praise for Mark C. Taylor“The distinguishing feature of Taylor’s career is a fearless; or perhaps reckless; orientation to the new and to whatever challenges orthodoxy. . . . Taylor’s work is playful; perverse; rarefied; ingenious; and often brilliant.â€â€”New York Times Magazine
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. She challenges What We Know about the Black Middle Class.By TSmithMary Pattillo-McCoy set out to challenge our knowledge and understanding of the black middle class in her ethnography titled Black Picket Fences. Seemingly radical in message; Pattillo-McCoy sets to prove the black middle class is just as disadvantaged as “poor†blacks due to the same issues plaguing these neighborhoods. This book deals with the cultural vs. structural debate regarding racial inequalities and segregation in the face of changing economic landscape; especially in terms of an often overlooked sector of our socioeconomic picture of the United States. Amongst this backdrop; Pattillo-McCoy was able to test many of the sociological theories in existence and then organizing her work into three distinct divisions: structural and economic explanations; cultural phenomena; and personal accounts. This book really forced me to look deeper into the black middle class and also inspired me to seek more ethnographies focusing on black middle class and education.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Kia D.A must read for African Americans...or anyone interested in the dynamics of our culture/history0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great BookBy Stephanie YoungI had to buy this book for a Sociology class. This is a very good book that gives you detail in the lives jof a commumnity that deals with all the troubles of growing up on South Side Chicago.
