Religion, Media and Culture: A Reader

Download or read book Religion, Media and Culture: A Reader written by Gordon Lynch and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-02-13 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Reader brings together a selection of key writings to explore the relationship between religion, media and cultures of everyday life. It provides an overview of the main debates and developments in this growing field, focusing on four major themes: Religion, spirituality and consumer culture Media and the transformation of religion The sacred senses: visual, material and audio culture Religion, and the ethics of media and culture. This collection is an invaluable resource for students, academics and researchers wanting a deeper understanding of religion and contemporary culture.