A groundbreaking framework examining the role of religion in national and global political spheres
The Wiley Companion to Religion, Politics, and Nation serves as a vital resource for grasping the significant and changing relationships between religion, politics, and the ideas of nationhood. Unlike traditional methods that view religion as a marginal element within political systems, this progressive volume positions the nation at the core of how religious identities and political interactions evolve. Employing a multidisciplinary approach that includes insights from political science, anthropology, history, and religious studies, a varied group of scholars highlights how national communities continually redefine the connections among civic values, political influence, and shared religious identities.
This Companion covers various historical epochs and religious backgrounds while tackling pressing modern issues including multiculturalism, race and ethnicity, gender rights, and the global spread of religious practices. By dismantling conventional binaries—such as the belief that religion’s role in politics is unusual or that domestic matters are separate from international ones—the book introduces a fresh analytical framework for understanding these intricate dynamics. Detailed chapters analyze and critique major theories, fill important gaps in current research, and offer comparative case studies that investigate both well-explored and less-known regions and contexts.
Focusing on concepts like pluralism, tolerance, and post-national trends, A Companion to Religion, Politics, and Nation:
- Includes thorough case studies and leading-edge research contributions
- Investigates how national communities influence religious beliefs and political actions
- Delivers a critical examination of the links between domestic and international political arenas
- Provides a new viewpoint on the worldwide transformation of religion’s involvement in contemporary politics
A Companion to Religion, Politics, and Nation is a crucial read for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in political science, religious studies, anthropology, and history. Additionally, it is a useful resource for scholars, researchers, and policymakers engaged in religion, governance, and international relations.
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