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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... school 4 2 14 High school 30 36 53 Some college 26 19 7 Bachelor's degree 23 24 17 Graduate or professional degree 17 19 9 N 393 321 2,902 Note : Question 102 in the questionnaire , App . C. Source : The source for the last column is ...
... school 4 2 14 High school 30 36 53 Some college 26 19 7 Bachelor's degree 23 24 17 Graduate or professional degree 17 19 9 N 393 321 2,902 Note : Question 102 in the questionnaire , App . C. Source : The source for the last column is ...
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... school performances . Yes □ Yes ᄆᄆ No No 0 Yes No H. Gone to a classical music or opera ᄆ Yes No performance , not including school performances . I. Gone hunting or fishing . J. Taken part in a music , dance , or theatrical ...
... school performances . Yes □ Yes ᄆᄆ No No 0 Yes No H. Gone to a classical music or opera ᄆ Yes No performance , not including school performances . I. Gone hunting or fishing . J. Taken part in a music , dance , or theatrical ...
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... school Some college Trade school , or junior college Bachelor's degree Graduate or professional degree This section is voluntary . We would like to conduct a few personal follow - up interviews with respondents to this questionnaire ...
... school Some college Trade school , or junior college Bachelor's degree Graduate or professional degree This section is voluntary . We would like to conduct a few personal follow - up interviews with respondents to this questionnaire ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Soka Gakkai History and Philosophy | 13 |
The Membership of SGIUSA | 36 |
Copyright | |
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