Title: Major Social Problems (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books Okt 2018
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0483309478
ISBN 13: 9780483309470
Binding: Buch
Condition: Neu
Dimensions: 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 0 millimeters depth
Weight: 930 grams

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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.

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