The soul of development : biblical Christianity and economic transformation in Guatemala /

This text examines the influence of religion and culture on a society's (or an individual's) economic prospects, in reference to the "explosion" of Protestantism in Latin America. It offers evidence that, in Guatemala and throughout the region, religious world-views influence eco...

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Main Author: Sherman, Amy L., 1965-
Format: Licensed eBooks
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 1997.
Series:Religion in America series (Oxford University Press)
Online Access:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=23641
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Summary:This text examines the influence of religion and culture on a society's (or an individual's) economic prospects, in reference to the "explosion" of Protestantism in Latin America. It offers evidence that, in Guatemala and throughout the region, religious world-views influence economic life
Physical Description:1 online resource (xviii, 214 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-209) and index.
ISBN:0585220956
9780585220956
1602561362
9781602561366
9786610452873
6610452873
0195106717
9780195106718