Habits of the Heart, With a New Preface: Individualism and Commitment in American Life - Softcover

Bellah, Robert N.; Madsen, Richard; Sullivan, William M.; Swidler, Ann; Tipton, Steven M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0520254198 ISBN 13: 9780520254190

Publisher: University of California Press, 2007

Synopsis

First published in 1985, Habits of the Heart continues to be one of the most discussed interpretations of modern American society, a quest for a democratic community that draws on our diverse civic and religious traditions. In a new preface the authors relate the arguments of the book both to the current realities of American society and to the growing debate about the country's future. With this new edition one of the most influential books of recent times takes on a new immediacy.

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About the Author

Recipient of the National Humanities Medal, Robert N. Bellah is Elliott Professor of Sociology Emeritus, University of California, Berkeley. Richard Madsen is Professor of Sociology, University of California, San Diego. William M. Sullivan is Senior Scholar at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Ann Swidler is Professor of Sociology, University of California, Berkeley. Steven M. Tipton is Professor of Sociology and Religion at Emory University and the Candler School of Theology.

From the Back Cover

"The contemporary benchmark from which to look back and look forward in the continuing inquiry about American character."―Daniel Bell

From the Inside Flap

"The contemporary benchmark from which to look back and look forward in the continuing inquiry about American character." Daniel Bell

Edition details

• Publisher: University of California Press
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0520254198
• ISBN 13: 9780520254190
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 410