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Religion and Violence: A Religious Studies Approach - Hardcover

Powers, Paul

 
9780367432027: Religion and Violence: A Religious Studies Approach
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0367432021 ISBN 13: 9780367432027
Publisher: Routledge, 2020

Synopsis

Does religion cause much of the world’s violence? Is religion inherently violent? Would violence disappear if religion did? Is true religion a force for peace? Is religion a mask for power and self-interest? What aspects of religion make violence more―or less―likely?

Religion and Violence: A Religious Studies Approach explores the potential of classic social theories to shed light on the relationships between religion and violence. This accessible and engaging book starts from the premise that both religion and violence are ordinary elements of social life and that rather than causing violence religion plays a crucial role in the management of violence.

Ideal for any student approaching the topic of religion and violence for the first time, this core textbook includes chapter overviews and summaries, guides for applying theory to real-world events, discussion questions, and case studies. Further teaching and learning resources are available on the accompanying companion website.

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About the Author

Paul R. Powers is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Lewis & Clark College, USA.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2020
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0367432021
ISBN 13 
9780367432027
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
282