Description
The Religious Press in America
ISBN-13: 978-0837165004
Overview
This comprehensive analysis of American religious journalism combines perspectives from four distinct viewpoints: Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Conservative Jewish, and secular academic. Through four detailed essays, the authors examine the history, current state, and future prospects of religious journalism in America, offering both criticism and hope for improvement.
Product Features
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 184
- Publisher: Greenwood Press
- Publication Year: 1972
- Dimensions: 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
- Weight: 15.2 ounces
- Condition: Used - Like New
Content Structure
The book consists of four major essays, each offering a unique perspective:
- Lutheran perspective (Martin E. Marty)
- Roman Catholic perspective (John G. Deedy, Jr.)
- Conservative Jewish perspective (David Wolf Silverman)
- Outside academic perspective (Robert Lekachman)
Notable Contributors
- Martin E. Marty: Distinguished Lutheran scholar, National Humanities Medal recipient
- John G. Deedy, Jr.: Editor of the Pittsburgh Catholic
- David Wolf Silverman: Rabbi of the Conservative Synagogue of Riverdale
- Robert Lekachman: Economist and scholar at Barnard College
Key Themes
- Historical development of religious journalism
- Critical analysis of contemporary religious press
- Interfaith perspectives on religious media
- Relationship between theology and public life
- Challenges facing religious journalism
- Future directions for religious media
Historical Significance
This work represents a unique collaborative effort to analyze religious journalism across different faith traditions during a pivotal period in American religious publishing. The inclusion of both religious and secular perspectives provides a balanced examination of the subject.
Publisher
Greenwood Press Specializing in academic and scholarly publications
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