{"title":"Robert Wuthnow","description":"\u003cp\u003eRobert Wuthnow’s works delve into the complexities of faith, culture, and society, offering insightful perspectives on modern spirituality. His writings explore the evolving role of religion in contemporary life, making them essential reading for those curious about the intersections between belief and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful analysis and engaging narratives that challenge conventional views within \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e. Wuthnow’s books invite reflection on how spirituality shapes individual and collective experiences in today’s world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"after-heaven-by-robert-wuthnow-9780520222281","title":"After Heaven","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a study of American spiritual evolution since the 1950s. Using in-depth interviews and a range of resource material, the author shows how Americans, from teenagers to senior citizens, define their spiritual journeys. The author's findings reflect the changes in beliefs and lifestyles that have occurred over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book reconstructs the social and cultural reasons for an emphasis on a spirituality of \"dwelling\" (house of worship, denominations, neighbourhoods) during the 1950s and then the move to a spirituality of \"seeking\" in the 1960s. Attempts to reassert spiritual discipline are examined, along with encounters with the sacred and the development of the inner-self.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe final chapter discusses a spirituality of \"practice\" - an alternative for people who are uncomfortable within a single religious community. The diversity of modern American culture is also considered, looking at Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus and Native Americans, as well as followers of occult practices, new age religions, and other eclectic groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfter Heaven\u003c\/em\u003e provides an insightful exploration into these shifts, weaving together individual stories and broader social trends to illuminate the complex tapestry of American spiritual life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470030127340,"sku":"9780520222281","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780520222281-after-heaven.jpg?v=1775207644"},{"product_id":"the-left-behind-by-robert-wuthnow-9780691191669","title":"The Left Behind","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow a fraying social fabric is fuelling the outrage of rural Americans. What is fuelling rural America's outrage toward the federal government? Why did rural Americans vote overwhelmingly for Donald Trump? And is there a more nuanced explanation for the growing rural-urban divide?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on more than a decade of research and hundreds of interviews, Robert Wuthnow brings us into America's small towns, farms, and rural communities to paint a rich portrait of the moral order—the interactions, loyalties, obligations, and identities—underpinning this critical segment of the nation. Wuthnow demonstrates that to truly understand rural Americans' anger, their culture must be explored more fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe shows that rural America's fury stems less from economic concerns than from the perception that Washington is distant from and yet threatening to the social fabric of small towns. Moving beyond simplistic depictions of America's heartland, \u003cem\u003eThe Left Behind\u003c\/em\u003e offers a clearer picture of how this important population will influence the nation's political future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47559037747436,"sku":"9780691191669","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780691191669-the-left-behind.jpg?v=1776927974"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/robert-wuthnow.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}