Gods of the City: Religion and the American Urban Landscape

by Robert A. Orsi

Book Overview

"Fascinating insights into modern urban religious practice make Orsi's collection a must-read." --Publishers Weekly

"The essays provide insight into the cultural creativity, reinterpretation of worship and religious ingenuity of city people over the last 50 years." --Library Journal

"At last, a major dissection of the great mystery in modern American
life--how religion and spirituality prospered amidst industrialization,
urbanization,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253212766
• ISBN13: 9780253212764
• Release Date: July 1999
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.2"