The Sokagakkai And Mass Society
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: James W. White
Binding: Hardback
Published: STANFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1970
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Boards in good condition. Light foxing on book block. Name and newspaper clipping on fep. otherwise clean and bright text.
This academic study examines The Sōkagakkai And Mass Society, a prominent Japanese new religious movement, and its intricate relationship with the broader societal structure. It meticulously details the organization's growth, its political engagement, and its influence on individual members and the collective consciousness. White's rigorous analysis uncovers the dynamics of religious mobilization within a modern, secularizing nation. The text argues for a nuanced understanding of the Sōkagakkai's societal integration, moving beyond simplistic interpretations of cult or political machine. This scholarly work presents an essential resource for anyone seeking to comprehend the complexities of religion, politics, and social movements in contemporary Japan.
Author: James W. White
Binding: Hardback
Published: STANFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1970
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Boards in good condition. Light foxing on book block. Name and newspaper clipping on fep. otherwise clean and bright text.
This academic study examines The Sōkagakkai And Mass Society, a prominent Japanese new religious movement, and its intricate relationship with the broader societal structure. It meticulously details the organization's growth, its political engagement, and its influence on individual members and the collective consciousness. White's rigorous analysis uncovers the dynamics of religious mobilization within a modern, secularizing nation. The text argues for a nuanced understanding of the Sōkagakkai's societal integration, moving beyond simplistic interpretations of cult or political machine. This scholarly work presents an essential resource for anyone seeking to comprehend the complexities of religion, politics, and social movements in contemporary Japan.