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First published in 1985, Habits of the Heart continues to be one of the most discussed interpretations of modern American society, a quest for a democratic community that draws on our diverse civic and religious traditions. In a new preface the authors relate the arguments of the book both to the current realities of American society and to the growing debate about the country's future. With this new edition one of the most influential books of recent times takes on a new immediacy.
Price: $29.95
Pages: 410
Publisher: University of California Press
Imprint: University of California Press
Publication Date:
17 September 2007
Trim Size: 8.25 X 5.50 in
ISBN: 9780520254190
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
"Habits of the Heart is, rare among works of scholarly origin, an outspoken and even emotional plea for attention to an argument, and a danger. Its power is in the passion of its analysis, the vision of us...narrowing the gap between the inordinate rewards of success and the not less inordinate punishments for failure, in economic terms, in the society."
Recipient of the National Humanities Medal, Robert N. Bellah is Elliott Professor of Sociology Emeritus, University of California, Berkeley. Richard Madsen is Professor of Sociology, University of California, San Diego. William M. Sullivan is Senior Scholar at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Ann Swidler is Professor of Sociology, University of California, Berkeley. Steven M. Tipton is Professor of Sociology and Religion at Emory University and the Candler School of Theology.
Preface to the 2008 Edition
Preface to the 1996 Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Introductory
1 The Pursuit of Happiness
2 Culture and Character: The Historical Conversation
Part One Private Life
3 Finding Oneself
4 Love and Marriage
5 Reaching Out
6 Individualism
Part Two Public Life
7 Getting Involved
8 Citizenship
9 Religion
10 The National Society
Conclusion
11 Transforming American Culture
Appendix: Social Science as Public Philosophy
Notes
Glossary
Index
Preface to the 1996 Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Introductory
1 The Pursuit of Happiness
2 Culture and Character: The Historical Conversation
Part One Private Life
3 Finding Oneself
4 Love and Marriage
5 Reaching Out
6 Individualism
Part Two Public Life
7 Getting Involved
8 Citizenship
9 Religion
10 The National Society
Conclusion
11 Transforming American Culture
Appendix: Social Science as Public Philosophy
Notes
Glossary
Index