RT Book T1 The Sacred Canopy: Elements of a Sociological Theory of Religion A1 Berger, Peter L. 1929-2017 LA English PP Newburyport PB Open Road Media YR 2011 UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/798662026 AB Influential scholar Peter L. Berger explores the sociological underpinnings of religion and the rise of a modern secular society Acclaimed scholar and sociologist Peter L. Berger carefully lays out an understanding of religion as a historical, societal mechanism in this classic work of social theory. Berger examines the roots of religious belief and its gradual dissolution in modern times, applying a general theoretical perspective to specific examples from religions throughout the ages. Building upon the author's previous work, The Social Construction of Reality, with Thomas Luckmann, this bo OP 470 NO Description based upon print version of record CN BL60 .B42 2011 SN 978-1-4532-1537-1 K1 Church and social problems. K1 Religion and sociology. K1 Religion. K1 Sociology K1 Electronic books