The Secularization of the Academy (Religion in America)

Marsden, George M., Ed.

ISBN 10: 0195073525 / ISBN 13: 9780195073522

Published by Oxford University Press, 1992

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Paperback. Condition: NEAR FINE. Book is in excellent condition with very slight wear on cover. No markings. Crisp pages. Stiff spine. No obvious yellowing.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Secularization of the Academy (Religion in America)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195073525
• ISBN 13: 9780195073522
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dimensions: 5.5W x 8.19H x 0.98D inches 5.5 inches width by 8.19 inches height by 0.98 inches depth
• Weight: 0.95 pounds
• Seller catalogs:
  • politics
  • philosophy of science
  • psychology
  • nonfiction
  • philosophy

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Synopsis

Bringing together eleven new essays--most published here for the first time--on the secularization of American, British, and Canadian higher education, this text maps some of the major contours of a largely unexplored topic. It focuses on the histories of leading universities since the late nineteenth century, analyzing the transition from an era when organized Christianity and its ideals had a major role in leading institutions of higher education to an era when they have almost none. A comprehensive look into the religious roots of education, this unique new text will be an essential resource for courses in religious studies and the history of education.