Lab, the Temple, and the Market: Reflections at the Intersection of Science, Religion, and Development - Softcover

Harper, Sharon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565491165 ISBN 13: 9781565491168

Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2001

Synopsis

Current international development discourse is starting to look at how religion affects globalization, peacebuilding and the environment. But how do the roles, approaches and world views of science, religion and international development intersect? And how does this intersection express itself in different cultures? The Lab, the Temple and the Market tackles these questions in four outstanding chapters, each meshing a discussion of development issues and processes with a different religious belief system: Hinduism, Christianity, Islam and the Baha'i Faith. Each contributor, a scientist as well as a person of faith, shows how religious belief and personal faith can be deeply motivational and fruitful in scientific pursuits. This work furthers the search for a more ""people-centered"" model of development and for a scientific practice that supports tolerance, sustainability, peace and justice. It is for all those who feel that current models of (and approaches to) human progress are constructed on a too-narrow definition of humanity.

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Review

"This is a fascinating and highly informative book on a topic that is vital for our day. The authors show how urgent it is for us to recognize the fundamental links between science, religion and commerce. The authenticity of their contributions and their openness about their own experience makes the book extremely accessible and inspiring."

Edition details

• Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565491165
• ISBN 13: 9781565491168
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 264