Dictionary of Ethics, Theology and Society (Routledge Reference) - Hardcover

Clarke, Paul A. B.; Linzey, Andrew

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415062128 ISBN 13: 9780415062121

Publisher: Routledge, 1995

Synopsis

This Dictionary provides a unique and groundbreaking survey of both the historical and contemporary interrelations between ethics, theology and society. In over 250 separately-authored entries, a selection of the world's leading scholars from many disciplines and many denominations present their own views on a wide range of topics.
Arranged alphabetically, entries cover all aspects of philosophy, theology, ethics, economics, politics and government. Each entry includes:
* a concise definition of the term
* a description of the principal ideas behind it
* analysis of its history, development and contemporary relevance
* a detailed bibliography giving the major sources in the field
The entire field is prefaced by an editorial introduction outlining its scope and diversity.
Selected entries include:
Animal Rights * Capital Punishment * Communism * Domestic Violence * Ethics * Evil * Government * Homophobia * Humanism * Liberation Theology * Politics * Pornography * Racism * Sexism * Society * Vivisection * Women's Ordination

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Review:

"This highly ambitious work seeks to illustrate 'aspects of what might be called the Western mind' in more than 250 entries. That it succeeds admirably is due in the main to the editors' decision to have their contributors approach their topics with an interdisciplinary focus. As such, the dictionary is of benefit to scholars in many fields." -"Booklist, 7/96 "This work is worth the price tag for its value in discussing current issues in a balanced tone without emotion or political rhetoric." -"Booklist, 7/96 "This volume could answer many practical questions about life today. Congregational libraries called upon for information will find this a useful reference book.." -" Church and Synagogue Library Association Newsletter, 9/96 "Boldly breaking fresh ground this is an important new book. Touching on theology, philosophy, sociology, politics, government and economics it will appeal to a diverse community of readers.... Purchase is strongly recommended for academic institutions serving humanities and social science students. Major public reference collections will also want a copy.." -"Library Review Vol 45, No. 4, 4/96 "The articles attempt to present information in a balanced manner, however explosive the religious, social, or ethical issue or concept...." -Choice, November 1996

Synopsis:

The Dictionary of Ethics, Theology and Society provides a unique, ground-breaking survey of the major ethical, theological and political influences which have shaped, and continue to shape, modern Western society. This is the first comprehensive reference work to examine in depth the historical and contemporary inter-relations of these influences. Over 250 entries cover subjects as diverse and wide-ranging as abortion, animal rights, human sexuality, unemployment and women's ordination. These separately-authored articles have been contributed by the world's leading subject specialists from a multitude of disciplines - from theology, philosophy and political science to economics, gay and lesbian studies and the life sciences - reflecting the unique inter-disciplinary synthesis that the Dictionary provides.

Structure Entries are arranged alphabetically, and all have a universal structure, containing: * an outline of the topic treated * a description of the principal ideas behind the topic and its history, development and the contemporary debate * a detailed bibliography giving the major sources in the field Entries are fully cross-referenced to allow the user to access information quickly and easily and a detailed general Index helps the user to zero in on relevant information. The entire work is prefaced by an editorial introduction outlining its scope and diversity of coverage. Selected entries include: Abortion * AIDS * Animal Rights * Capital Punishment * Communism * Domestic Violence * Drug Addiction * Ecological Theology * Ethics * Evil * Government * Homophobia * Humanism * Imperialism * Liberation Theology * Nuclear Energy * Politics * Pornography * Racism * Sexism * Society * Unemployment * Vivisection * Women's Ordination * Zoos Vickie Abt, Penn State University; Brenda Almond, Hull University, UK; Rex Ambler, Birmingham University, UK; James Atkinson, Sheffield University; Reverend Dr Paul Avis

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0415062128
• ISBN 13: 9780415062121
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 964