Mediating Institutions
Creating Relationships between Religion and an Urban World
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Marriage & Family, Business & Finance, Management & Leadership, Planning & Forecasting
| Author: | Malcolm Torry | ISBN: | 9781349949137 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK | Publication: | July 6, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | Malcolm Torry |
| ISBN: | 9781349949137 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK |
| Publication: | July 6, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
This original book studies a wide variety of mediating institutions, both organizational and non-organizational, in workplaces, residential areas, and in wider society. Focusing upon institutions in the Thames Gateway and with case studies across south-east London, Europe and the USA, Meditating Institutions highlights the importance of understanding, creating and maintaining these organizations that facilitate relationships between religious institutions and others within society. Discussing their structures and activities, the author asserts that good relationships between religious institutions and other groups in our society are essential for a cohesive and peaceful society.
This original book studies a wide variety of mediating institutions, both organizational and non-organizational, in workplaces, residential areas, and in wider society. Focusing upon institutions in the Thames Gateway and with case studies across south-east London, Europe and the USA, Meditating Institutions highlights the importance of understanding, creating and maintaining these organizations that facilitate relationships between religious institutions and others within society. Discussing their structures and activities, the author asserts that good relationships between religious institutions and other groups in our society are essential for a cohesive and peaceful society.
