Book

The economics of sainthood: religious change among the Rimrock Navajos

Fairleigh Dickinson University PressRutherford [N.J.] • Published In 1977 • Pages:

By: Blanchard, Kendall.

Abstract
This source analyzes religious and economic behavior among the Navajos of Rimrock in light of Max Weber's famous thesis which hypothesizes a string correlation or correspondence between these two realms of activity. In particular, the author examines the behavior of Navajos who have been converted to various Mormon and Protestant sects and comapres it with that of 'traditionalist' Navajos.
Subjects
Sociocultural trends
Extended families
General character of religion
Missions
Religious denominations
Public welfare
Production and supply
Income and demand
Labor supply and employment
culture
Navajo
HRAF PubDate
2004
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
M. A. Marcus ; 1985
Field Date
1970-1973
Coverage Date
1945-1973
Coverage Place
Ramah and environs, New Mexico, United States
Notes
Kendall A. Blanchard
Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-235) and index
LCCN
75010141
LCSH
Navajo Indians