Faith and money
Keister, Lisa A., 1968-
Faith and money how religion contributes to wealth and poverty / [electronic resource] : Faith and money : how religious belief contributes to wealth and poverty Lisa A. Keister. - New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011. - 1 online resource (xii, 248 p.) : ill.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"For those who own it, wealth can have extraordinary advantages. High levels of wealth can enhance educational attainment, create occupational opportunities, generate social influence, and provide a buffer against financial emergencies. Even a small amount of savings can improve security, mitigate the effects of job loss and other financial setbacks, and improve well-being dramatically. Although the benefits of wealth are significant, they are not enjoyed uniformly throughout the United States. In the United States, because religion is an important part of cultural orientation, religious beliefs should affect material well-being. This book explores the way religious orientations and beliefs affect Americans' incomes, savings, and net worth"--Provided by publisher.
9781139144797 (electronic bk.) 1139144790 (electronic bk.)
Wealth--Religious aspects.
Wealth--United States.
Money--Religious aspects.
Money--United States.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General
RELIGION / Sexuality & Gender Studies
United States--Religion.
Electronic books.
BL65.W42 / K45 2011eb
201/.73
Faith and money how religion contributes to wealth and poverty / [electronic resource] : Faith and money : how religious belief contributes to wealth and poverty Lisa A. Keister. - New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011. - 1 online resource (xii, 248 p.) : ill.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"For those who own it, wealth can have extraordinary advantages. High levels of wealth can enhance educational attainment, create occupational opportunities, generate social influence, and provide a buffer against financial emergencies. Even a small amount of savings can improve security, mitigate the effects of job loss and other financial setbacks, and improve well-being dramatically. Although the benefits of wealth are significant, they are not enjoyed uniformly throughout the United States. In the United States, because religion is an important part of cultural orientation, religious beliefs should affect material well-being. This book explores the way religious orientations and beliefs affect Americans' incomes, savings, and net worth"--Provided by publisher.
9781139144797 (electronic bk.) 1139144790 (electronic bk.)
Wealth--Religious aspects.
Wealth--United States.
Money--Religious aspects.
Money--United States.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General
RELIGION / Sexuality & Gender Studies
United States--Religion.
Electronic books.
BL65.W42 / K45 2011eb
201/.73
