Reading and Misreading Habits of the Heart

Individualism and commitment in American life

Datos Bibliográficos

ID2245658
AutoresRobert Ν Bellah (University of California, Berkeley, autor de correspondencia), R N Bellah
Año2007
Volumen68
Número2
Páginas189-193
Fecha de publicación2007-06-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessNo
TipoARTICLE
RevistaSociology of Religion (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1069-4404 • E-ISSN: 1759-8818
EditorialOxford University Press (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1093/socrel/68.2.189
OpenAlexW2327099226
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas9

Robert N. Bellah revisits his influential book, "Habits of the Heart," addressing common misreadings and clarifying its core arguments. He emphasizes that the book was not a celebration of American individualism but rather a nuanced exploration of the tensions between individualism and commitment in American life. Bellah highlights the importance of understanding the historical context of the book and its focus on the search for a meaningful public life in a society increasingly dominated by private concerns. He clarifies the concept of "lifestyle enclaves" and their role in fragmenting public discourse, and reiterates the book's call for a renewed emphasis on shared values and civic engagement

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