{"title":"Joseph A. Scimecca","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoseph A. Scimecca’s works delve into the intersection of religion and sociological theory, exploring how faith shapes and is shaped by social structures. His writing is thoughtful and rooted in scholarly analysis, offering readers a nuanced understanding of Christianity within broader societal contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those interested in education and reference, Scimecca’s books provide insightful perspectives that engage with complex ideas while remaining accessible to both students and general readers drawn to religion and social sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"christianity-and-sociological-theory-by-joseph-a-scimecca-9781138606418","title":"Christianity and Sociological Theory","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book offers a history of sociological theory from a Christian perspective, tracing the origins of sociology from the beginnings of Western science as introduced by the Scholastics of the twelfth century. The Scholastics' emphasis on rationality led to the Enlightenment \"science of man\"—an emphasis that eventually resulted in sociology, which combined empiricism and a Christian moral philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith chapters focusing on the Scholastics, the Enlightenment, the rise of sociology in France, Germany, and the United States, and the legacy of Positivism, \u003ci\u003eChristianity and Sociological Theory\u003c\/i\u003e shows how the emphasis on moral philosophy was eventually lost as sociology rejected Christian underpinnings, resulting in what can only be described as an extremely limited sociology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA rigorous exploration of the trajectory of the discipline from its Christian origins, this volume reveals the potential that exists for sociology in an era of postmodern thought to reclaim its promise through a re-introduction of Christianity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605227258092,"sku":"9781138606418","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138606418-christianity-and-sociological-theory.jpg?v=1778127181"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/joseph-a-scimecca.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}