Taylor & Francis Ltd - Politics Of Religion A Survey - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: This title explores some of the key issues which surround the politics of religion an area which has historically been the cause of great controversy. Today religion is still the cause of a great deal of political debate be it the teaching of the creationist theory in the United States or the relationship of church and state in Arabic countries. Four sections present a thorough overview of the politics of religion in historical perspective: Essay chapters written by a variety of academic and other experts on the major world religions and their relationship with politics and on topics including religious fundamentalism church and state and religious terrorism providing background analysis of the links between religion and politics. A Z glossary of religions religious groups ideas and issues including entries on Agnosticism Bradford Council of Mosques Muslim Brotherhood Nirvana the World Council of Churches etc. Entries are up - to - date and cross referenced for ease of use and symbols at the end of each entry denote to which major religion(s) the entry refers. Maps for reference showing adherents to major religions worldwide adherents to religions in the Middle East and adherents to the major sub - types of Christianity. This title offers up - to - date and unbiased information that will provide a wealth of information to students academics business people and general researchers.
Title: Politics Of Religion A Survey
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781857433487
Pages: 296 Pages
Publication Date: 4/13/2006
Series: Europa Politics of ... series
Category: Politics & Government