Major Social Problems (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Rudolph Michael Binder

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483309478 ISBN 13: 9780483309470

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How religion shapes society and helps people connect with each other.

This accessible overview explains how religious ideas have expanded social consciousness, influenced laws, and pushed communities toward compassion, mercy, and public care.

The excerpt traces religion’s practical impact from ancient times to the modern era, showing how gods and myths guided social life, created shared identity, and spurred collective action. It discusses how religious ideas helped ordinary people find shelter, support, and a sense of belonging, while also highlighting the challenges of applying universal principles across nations and faiths.

In Major Social Problems, you’ll see how belief systems have changed attitudes toward punishment, poverty, and care for the vulnerable—topics that remain alive in public policy and everyday life.

• Understand religion’s role in shaping social norms, laws, and charity.
• Explore the shift from tribal gods to broader moral responsibilities.
• See how hospitals, almsgiving, and refuge sites emerged from religious practice.
• Learn how religious ideas interact with politics, culture, and education.

Ideal for readers curious about the roots of social change and the enduring link between faith and community life.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483309478
• ISBN 13: 9780483309470
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 334