Routldge Handbook of Religion & Politics
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Routledge
Published: September 13, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 512
ISBN-13: 9780415414555
Subjects: Religion & Beliefs; Political Science / General; International Relations - General; Political Science; Politics/International Relations
Description: "From the United States to the Middle East, Asia and Africa, religion has become an increasingly important factor in political activity and organisation. This Handbook provides a definitive global survey of the interaction of religion and politics." "Featuring contributions from an international team of experts, it examines the political aspects of all the world's major religions, including such crucial contemporary issues as religious fundamentalism, terrorism, the war on terror, the 'clash of civilizations' and science and religion." "Bibliographies at the end of each chapter guide the reader towards the most up-to-date information on various topics. In addition, large amounts of information make this book an indispensable source of information for students, academics and the wider public interested in the dynamic relationship between politics and religion."--Jacket.