At the Altar of Wall Street: The Rituals, Myths, Theologies, Sacraments, and Mission of the Religion Known as the Modern Global Economy by Gustafson, Scott W.

At the Altar of Wall Street: The Rituals, Myths, Theologies, Sacraments, and Mission of the Religion Known as the Modern Global Economy

Scott W. Gustafson
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Shows how economics functions as the dominant religion in America today

In this provocative book Scott Gustafson argues that economics functions in our current global culture as religions have functioned in other cultures. He describes and analyzes the rituals, pilgrimage sites, myths, prophets, sacraments, and mission of Economics to show how the Economy is our de facto God. Discussing such topics as debt, economic terrorism, globalization, and money as the Economy's sacrament, Gustafson's At the Altar of Wall Street encompasses a broad sweep of history, philosophy, culture studies, economic ideas, and religion in its trenchant analysis.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Published: 09/21/2015
ISBN: 9780802872807
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.80w x 0.60d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 08/24/2015