Theories of Culture: A New Agenda for Theology

by Kathryn Tanner

Book Overview

Since the 1970s exciting new directions in the study of culture have erupted to critique and displace earlier, largely static notions. These more dynamic models stress the indeterminate, fragmented, even conflictual character of cultural processes and completely alter the framework for thinking theologically about them.

In fact, Tanner argues, the new orientation in cultural theory and anthropology affords fresh opportunities for religious...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800630971
• ISBN13: 9780800630973
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"