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Author: James Wright
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Routledge
Weight: 0.317kg
ISBN: 9781138481800
ISBN 10: 1138481807
Pages: 190
Publication Date: 14 May 2018
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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James D. Wright's Lost Souls is a remarkable reflection on the shifting moral landscape of contemporary America; wherein, the seven deadly sins of lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, anger, envy and pride have seemingly been transformed into virtuous ideals. It is a must read for those of us grappling with the moral foundations of the Trump era. Darren E. Sherkat, Southern Illinois University James D. Wright gives a clear view and analysis of contemporary culture and morality with insights in every chapter. His writing is so engaging - and often funny - that you don't realize how much you are learning about sociological theory and social history until after you have finished a chapter. Every chapter illuminates Biblical injunctions and modern norms, social science research and its interpretation, and contemporary society. Murray Webster, Professor of Sociology, University of Charlotte This erudite and fascinating book summarizes a broad swatch of sociological research as it shows convincingly that what some might regard as sinful may also be socially necessary. Arne L. Kalleberg, Kenan Distinguished Professor of Sociology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
James D. Wright’s Lost Souls is a remarkable reflection on the shifting moral landscape of contemporary America; wherein, the seven deadly sins of lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, anger, envy and pride have seemingly been transformed into virtuous ideals. It is a must read for those of us grappling with the moral foundations of the Trump era. Darren E. Sherkat, Southern Illinois University James D. Wright gives a clear view and analysis of contemporary culture and morality with insights in every chapter. His writing is so engaging – and often funny – that you don’t realize how much you are learning about sociological theory and social history until after you have finished a chapter. Every chapter illuminates Biblical injunctions and modern norms, social science research and its interpretation, and contemporary society. Murray Webster, Professor of Sociology, University of Charlotte This erudite and fascinating book summarizes a broad swatch of sociological research as it shows convincingly that what some might regard as sinful may also be socially necessary. Arne L. Kalleberg, Kenan Distinguished Professor of Sociology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Author Information
James D. Wright is an author, educator, and the Provost's Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus in the Department of Sociology at the University of Central Florida. He has published 28 books and research monographs, and more than 300 journal articles, book chapters, essays, reviews, and polemics.
