Susannah Crockford

Spiritual Resurgence

World Religions

“In Spiritual Resurgence, Terry D. Shoemaker takes seriously, sensitively, and in a sociologically grounded way spirituality as a distinct category from religion. Through careful research, he shows that spirituality in the United States stands in its own right as a trend growing in importance and popularity for those who no longer find religion legitimate or fulfilling. Spirituality is made meaningful to many today as a resource for understanding profound technological and social changes. Shoemaker's work offers an essential contribution to the growing social scientific study of spirituality.”