Faith and money
Subtitle: how religious belief contributes to wealth and poverty
By: Lisa A. Keister
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Cambridge; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 248
ISBN-13: 9780521896511; 9780521721103
Subjects: SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General; Religious aspects; Religion; Wealth; Money
Description: "For those who own it, wealth can have extraordinary advantages. High levels of wealth can enhance educational attainment, create occupational opportunities, generate social influence, and provide a buffer against financial emergencies. Even a small amount of savings can improve security, mitigate the effects of job loss and other financial setbacks, and improve well-being dramatically. Although the benefits of wealth are significant, they are not enjoyed uniformly throughout the United States. In the United States, because religion is an important part of cultural orientation, religious beliefs should affect material well-being. This book explores the way religious orientations and beliefs affect Americans' incomes, savings, and net worth"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.