"Pope's overriding concern is with the role of the church in social affairs . . . he contributes insights into many related issues, including the distinction between church and sect, the relation between social class and religion, the impact of economic development and technological change on the community . . . and the causes and consequences of mob behavior."-from the new Introduction
"This reprinting in paperback form of Pope's classic study in the sociology of religion is a true joy."-Concordia Theological Monthly
- ISBN10 0300008333
- ISBN13 9780300008333
- Publish Date December 1942
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 17 October 2003
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Yale University Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 385
- Language English