Routledge Judgment and Sensibility: Religion and Stratification

Explore the complex dynamics of American social structures in Judgment and Sensibility: Religion and Stratification. This second volume of collected essays by E. Digby Baltzell offers a deep look into the upper classes of America. As one of the most observant analysts of social hierarchy since Thorstein Veblen, Baltzell provides a perspective shaped by four decades of research and writing. These essays cover a broad spectrum of essential topics that shaped the American landscape. Readers can examine the influence of Puritanism and Judaism, the impact of urbanization, and the role of higher education in social stratification. The collection also touches on contemporary politics, democratic elitism, and the U.S. Supreme Court. This book is an essential resource for students and scholars of sociology and anthropology. It provides a historical and analytical view of how religion and social standing interact within the United States. Whether you are studying the evolution of the American establishment or the mechanics of social class, Baltzell's work provides significant academic value through his expert sociological lens.