Dictionary of Ethics, Theology and Society - Softcover

Clarke, Paul A. B.; Linzey, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415867673 ISBN 13: 9780415867672

Publisher: Routledge, 2013

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

About this title

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

About the Author:

Paul Barry Clarke researches and lectures in political philosophy and political theory in the Department of Government, University of Essex. He is currently exploring the political, theological and social relationships between autonomy and citizenship. He is the author of numerous books including the Autonomy of Politics (Gower, 1988) and Citizenship (Pluto Press, 1994).
Professor Andrew Linzey is IFAW Senior Research Fellow in theology and animal rights at Mansfield College, University of Oxford. Past collaborations between the two editors include: Research on Embryos: Politics, Theology and the Law (London, 1988), Theology, the University and the Modern World (L.C.A.P., 1988) and Political Theory and Animal Rights (Pluto Press, 1990).

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0415867673
• ISBN 13: 9780415867672
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 960