Soka Gakkai in America: Accommodation and ConversionThis is the first-ever in-depth study of the Soka Gakkai Buddhists in the United States of America (SGI-USA). Drawing on unprecedented access to the organization through surveys and interviews, it provides a definitive and revealing picture of one of the fastest-growing religions in the world. The authors shed light on contemporary American society and show how many members of SGI-USA are drawn from a growing `transmodern' subculture in America. In addition the book traces the development of the organization in the USA, examining how it adapted to the peculiar circumstances of America's cultural life and showing how SGI-USA became a very American phenomenon. |
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... respondents classified as marginal— some of whom appear to be at risk of defection — as having something in common with those who dropped out . These respondents , therefore , can be used as surrogates for drop - outs , making it ...
... respondents classified as marginal— some of whom appear to be at risk of defection — as having something in common with those who dropped out . These respondents , therefore , can be used as surrogates for drop - outs , making it ...
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... respondents from the list of names itself . We know , for instance , in which region they live , and we can come very close , by knowing their names , to estimating their gen- der and ... respondents vs. respondents ( % ) 186 Appendix B.
... respondents from the list of names itself . We know , for instance , in which region they live , and we can come very close , by knowing their names , to estimating their gen- der and ... respondents vs. respondents ( % ) 186 Appendix B.
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... respondents are more involved in SGI activities than are non - respondents . For example , chanting the chief ritual of SGI - is supposed to be done every morn- ing and evening , and 59 percent of the respondents report that they ...
... respondents are more involved in SGI activities than are non - respondents . For example , chanting the chief ritual of SGI - is supposed to be done every morn- ing and evening , and 59 percent of the respondents report that they ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Soka Gakkai History and Philosophy | 13 |
The Membership of SGIUSA | 36 |
Copyright | |
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