American Grace is “perhaps the most sweeping look yet at contemporary American religion. It lays out the broad trends of the past fifty years; assesses their sociological causes; and then does a bit of fortune-telling†(The Washington Post).Unique among nations; America is deeply religious; religiously diverse; and remarkably tolerant. In recent decades; however; the nation’s religious landscape has undergone several seismic shocks. American Grace is an authoritative; fascinating examination of what precipitated these changes and the role that religion plays in contemporary American society. Although there is growing polarization between religious conservatives and secular liberals today; at the same time personal interfaith ties are strengthening. Interfaith marriage has increased; and religious identities have become more fluid. More people than ever are friendly with someone of a different faith or no faith at all. Putnam and Campbell show how this denser web of personal ties brings greater interfaith tolerance; despite the so-called culture wars. Based on two of the most comprehensive surveys ever conducted on religion and public life in America (and with a new epilogue based on a third survey); American Grace is an indispensable book about American religious life; essential for understanding our nation today.
#7274105 in Books Parry Sir W E Morley Henry 2009-04-03Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .34 x 5.98l; .50 #File Name: 1409937879148 pagesJournal of the Third Voyage for the Discovery of a North West Passage Dodo Press
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. ExcitingBy cherylI loved this book; so much of the past ; written in a way that I could not put it down ; had to know how they were getting on ; very powerful touching; history so glad they survived; hunger can drive you crazy; the need to live is amazing; their friendship in such trials was incredable; people portrayed were amazing; courages and had such a will against so many odds; will read again; as I said ; loved it.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. For students of arctic explorationBy texassageThis book appeals to people who have read books on arctic exploration and want day to day details of life under severe conditions. The author uses the actual logs and other contemporary records to reconstruct the two year ordeal of this expedition. The detail and repetition masks the book tedious at times.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy FTRA very detailed book with some excellent descriptions of the people and their way of life.
