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The Fifties Spiritual Marketplace: American Religion In A Decade Of Conflict
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If You Still Hold The Notion That The Fifties Were The Good Old Days, Blessed With Incomparable Social Affluence And Widespread Family Unity, All Buttressed By A Strong, Unconflicted Spirituality, Then Look Again. In This Compelling Narrative Of Religion In A Decade Still Embraced By An Indefatigable Nostalgia, Robert Ellwood Interrogates The Notion Of The Fifties As An Era Of Normalcy, And Proves It To Be Full Of Spiritual Strife.A Companion To His Sixties Spiritual Awakening, Ellwood Explores The Major Catholicprotestant Tensions Of The Decade, The Conflict Between Theology And Popular Faith, And The Underground Forms Of Fifties Religiosity Like Beat Zen, Ufo Contactees, Thomas Merton Monasticism, And The Joseph Campbell / Carl Jung Revival Of Mythology. Ellwood Frames His Detailed And Lively Account With The Provocative Idea Of The Fifties As A Supplyside Free Enterprise Spiritual Marketplace, With Heady Competition Between Religious Groups And Leaders, And With Church Attendance At A Record High.In Addition To Challenging An Idealistic Fifties Cultural Milieu, The Book Analyzes American Religious Responses To Key Historical Events Like The Korean War, Mccarthyism, And The Civil Rights Movement, Turning A Religious Lens On The Cultural History Of The United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Fifties Spiritual Marketplace'? A: The main theme of 'The Fifties Spiritual Marketplace' is the exploration of American religion during the 1950s, focusing on the social and spiritual conflicts of the era, and challenging the notion of the decade as a time of idealism and unity.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Fifties Spiritual Marketplace' is Robert S. Ellwood.
- Q: What kind of condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it may have some signs of wear but is still readable and intact.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers various topics including Catholic-Protestant tensions, popular faith versus theology, and underground religious movements such as 'Beat' Zen and UFO contactees.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'The Fifties Spiritual Marketplace' is paperback.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on February 1, 1997.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: The book does not have a specific edition listed; it is referred to simply as 'None'.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: The target audience includes readers interested in American religious history, sociology, and cultural studies, particularly those examining the 1950s era.
- Q: Does this book provide any historical context? A: Yes, the book analyzes American religious responses to key historical events like the Korean War, McCarthyism, and the civil rights movement, providing a comprehensive context for understanding the decade.