The sociology of conversion narratives: a conundrum, a theory, and an opportunity

Using Paul Ricoeur’s theory of narrative to consider John Lofland and Rodney Stark’s classic “Becoming a World-Saver”, I address a fundamental conundrum in the sociology of conversion. If the conversion story is told in the light of the new discourse—brought about by the conversion—how can sociologi...

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Autore principale: McKinnon, Andrew (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: 2022
In: Journal of contemporary religion
Anno: 2022, Volume: 37, Fascicolo: 1, Pagine: 89-105
Altre parole chiave:B Sociology
B Narrative
B Religious Conversion
B Ricoeur
B Accounts
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