Routledge Handbook of Religion and Politics (Routledge International Handbooks)

by Jeffrey Haynes

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"This third edition of the successful Routledge Handbook of Religion and Politics provides a definitive global survey of the interaction of religion and politics. From the United States to the Middle East, from Asia to Africa, and beyond, religion continues to be an important factor in political activity and organisation. Featuring contributions from an international team of experts, this volume examines the political aspects of the world's major religions, including crucial contemporary show more issues such as religion and climate change, religion and migration, and religion and war. Each chapter has been updated to reflect the latest developments and thinking in the field, and the handbook also includes new chapters on topics such as religious freedom, religion and populism, proselytizing, humanism and politics, and religious soft power. The four main themes addressed are: World religions and politics Religion and governance Religion and international relations Religion, security and development References at the end of each chapter guide the reader towards the most up-to-date information on these key topics. This book is an indispensable source of information for students, academics, and the wider public interested in the dynamic relationship between politics and religion"-- show less

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Jeffrey Haynes is Director of Research in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities and Director of the Centre for the Study of Religion, Conflict and Cooperation at London Metropolitan University, UK.

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Nonfiction, Politics and Government, Sociology, Religion & Spirituality, General Nonfiction
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322.109Society, government, & culturePolitical scienceRelation of the state to organized groups and their membersReligious organizations and groupsBiography And History
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BL65 .P7 .R78Philosophy, Psychology and ReligionReligions. Mythology. RationalismReligions. Mythology. RationalismPhilosophy of religion. Psychology of religion. Religion
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