how religion contributes to wealth and poverty how religious belief contributes to wealth and poverty Keister, Lisa A. 1968- creator text bibliography Electronic books. nyu New York Cambridge University Press 2011 monographic eng

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1 online resource (xii, 248 p.) : ill. "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. Lisa A. Keister. Includes bibliographical references and index. n-us--- Wealth Religious aspects Wealth United States Money Religious aspects Money United States United States Religion SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General RELIGION / Sexuality & Gender Studies BL65.W42 K45 2011eb 201/.73 Keister, Lisa A., 1968- New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011 (DLC) 2011015744 (OCoLC)715286419 9781139144797 (electronic bk.) 1139144790 (electronic bk.) http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=400638 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=400638 N$T 120111 20200709055429.0 ocn772458324