Pious Passion: The Emergence of Modern Fundamentalism in the United States and I

Description: Pious Passion by Martin Riesebrodt, Don Reneau A study of religious fundamentalism comparing two seemingly disparate movements - one in the US during the early-20th century, the other in Iran during the 1960s and 1970s. The book examines their origins and views them as a communitys social and moral mobilization against its own marginalization. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Martin Riesebrodts unconventional study provides an extraordinary look at religious fundamentalism. Comparing two seemingly disparate movements-in early twentieth-century United States and 1960s and 1970s Iran-he examines why these movements arose and developed. He sees them not simply as protests against "modernity" per se, but as a social and moral communitys mobilization against its own marginalization and threats to its way of life. These movements protested against the hallmarks of industrialization and sought to transmit conservative cultural models to the next generation.Fundamentalists desired a return to an "authentic" social order governed by Gods law, one bound by patriarchal structures of authority and morality. Both movements advocated a strict gender dualism and were preoccupied with controlling the female body, which was viewed as the major threat to public morality. Flap "For all who want to make sense of fundamentalism as a long-term consequence of the modern world, Pious Passion will be required reading. It is also enjoyable, abounding in cogent arguments set forth in lucid prose and supported by compelling examples."--Bruce B. Lawrence, author of Defenders of God "Riesebrodts trenchant analysis brings the comparative study of religious activism to a new level of sophistication, exploring not only the ideological development of fundamentalist movements but also the changes in social structure that produced them. Pious Passion is a signal event in the modern social sciences, for it helps to establish a new academic field--the comparative study of fundamentalism."--Mark Juergensmeyer, author of The New Cold War? Author Biography Martin Riesebrodt is Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Chicago. Don Reneau is a translator based in Berkeley, California. Review "A remarkable and most useful book . . . an indispensable source for scholars working in a wide range of disciplines who may be concerned with religion as a factor in a globalized culture and world system."--"Journal of Religion Details ISBN0520074645 Author Don Reneau Short Title COMPARATIVE STUDIES IN RELIGIO Publisher University of California Press Language English Translator Don Reneau ISBN-10 0520074645 ISBN-13 9780520074644 Media Book Format Paperback Series Number 6 Illustrations Yes Year 1998 Imprint University of California Press Subtitle The Emergence of Modern Fundamentalism in the United States and Iran Country of Publication United States Translated from German Place of Publication Berkerley Residence Chicago, IL, US Edition Description Revised DOI 10.1604/9780520074644 UK Release Date 1998-06-01 AU Release Date 1998-06-01 NZ Release Date 1998-06-01 US Release Date 1998-06-01 Pages 276 Series Comparative Studies in Religion and Society Publication Date 1998-06-01 DEWEY 200.904 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159676077;

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