Religion in Britain: A Persistent Paradox (Coursesmart) (Wiley Desktop Editions)

by Dr Grace Davie

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Religion in Britain evaluates and sheds light on the religious situation in twenty-first century Britain; it explores the country's increasing secularity alongside religion's growing presence in public debate, and the impact of this paradox on Britain's society.

  • Describes and explains the religious situation in twenty-first century Britain
  • Based on the highly successful Religion in Britain Since 1945 (Blackwell, 1994) but extensively revised with the majority of the text re-written to reflect the current situation
  • Investigates the paradox of why Britain has become increasingly secular and how religion is increasingly present in public debate compared with 20 years ago
  • Explores the impact this paradox has on churches, faith communities, the law, politics, education, and welfare
  • ISBN10 1119009685
  • ISBN13 9781119009689
  • Publish Date 30 March 2015 (first published 11 February 2015)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 21 September 2021
  • Publish Country US
  • Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
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