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OverviewFocusing on the heated ideological struggles that occurred within the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A., during the late 1800s and early 1900s, this book offers a compelling and original explanation of how diverse viewpoints can be accommodated within a religious institution. The Presbyterian example, William J. Weston argues, shows clearly that competition is the only effective kind of pluralism for a church --one that leads neither to institutional paralysis nor to irreconcilable division. Much of the current literature in the sociology of religion sees intradenominational conflict in terms of culture wars between two great factions or parties. However, in the competition model that Weston posits in this book, it is actually a third party - the loyalist center - that holds the power and that ultimately determines the outcome of the struggle. Essential reading for sociologists and historians of religion, Presbyterian Pluralism reaches important conclusions that will engage anyone concerned with conflict inside organizational structures and how it might be contained. Full Product DetailsAuthor: William J. WestonPublisher: University of Tennessee Press Imprint: University of Tennessee Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm ISBN: 9781572332638ISBN 10: 1572332638 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 01 January 2003 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationWilliam J. Weston is Van Winkle Professor of Sociology at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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