Transfiguring Capitalism: An Enquiry into Religion and Global Change - Softcover

Atherton, John

 
9780334028314: Transfiguring Capitalism: An Enquiry into Religion and Global Change
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0334028310 ISBN 13: 9780334028314
Publisher: SCM Press, 2008

Synopsis

Addressing the academic market, working in the area of social ethics, this publication addresses key problems in contemporary life, and raises important questions about our growing awareness of the limits of contemporary ways of living with modern economies and modern religion. The author explores possible alternatives to such capitalism and religion and develops a compelling argument for the development of a transcendence of capitalism, what the author terms "hopeful progression through and beyond the limits of modernity". In developing this argument the author also injects each chapter with both local (British) and global case studies to illustrate practical problems alongside the theoretical discussion. In addition, whilst focusing on Christianity as an entry point to the various arguments, the author also works in conversation with New Religious Movements and other Faiths including Islam, Hindi and Judaism.

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About the Author

John Atherton is Canon Theologian of Manchester Cathedral and Honorary Lecturer in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, Manchester University as well as being a distinguished author.

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Publisher
SCM Press
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0334028310
ISBN 13 
9780334028314
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
354