From Charity to Taxes: Observations on the Sociology of Religious and Secular Giving

Social transfers of scarce values are accomplished by exchange, by coercion, and by giving. Religiously sanctioned sharing (alms-giving, donations, bequests, or "charity") appears to exist in most and perhaps all societies. Encouragement, injunctions, and imperatives concerning giving are...

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Autore principale: Bhatnagar, S. Rani (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: [1970]
In: Journal for the scientific study of religion
Anno: 1970, Volume: 9, Fascicolo: 3, Pagine: 209-218
Altre parole chiave:B Social events
B Morality
B Poverty
B Gratification
B gift giving
B Prestigio
B Religious rituals
B charitable giving
B Collectivities
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