Religion and Politics in the Developing World: Explosive Interactions (Contemporary Perspectives on Developing Societies) - Hardcover

Mainuddin, Rolin G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0754615073 ISBN 13: 9780754615071

Publisher: Ashgate Publishing Limited, 2002

Synopsis

What is the relationship between religion and politics? How are they associated in the developing world? When does the interface between them result in violence? This volume attempts to answer these questions. In particular, the objective is to understand the circumstances that lead to explosive interactions between religion and politics in the developing world. However, this focus does not imply a perpetual tension between the religious and political spheres. Rather, it explores those historical moments when the relationship does break down and often ends in violent conflicts. The contributors have expertise in fields such as anthropology, history and political science.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ashgate Publishing Limited
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0754615073
• ISBN 13: 9780754615071
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 170