The religious and the political: a comparative sociology of religion
"Religion and politics are two fundamental dimensions of human society, and yet they are often at loggerheads. Religion appears to belong to a different realm, signifying matters that are permanent and enduring, residing beyond the everyday. Politics appears to involve the secular struggle for...
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Format: | Print Book |
Language: | English |
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Cambridge [u.a.]
Cambridge University Press
2013
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In: | Year: 2013 |
Edition: | First published |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Religion
/ Politics
/ Religious sociology
B Religion / Politics |
Further subjects: | B
Religion and sociology
B SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion B Religion And Politics |
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Summary: | "Religion and politics are two fundamental dimensions of human society, and yet they are often at loggerheads. Religion appears to belong to a different realm, signifying matters that are permanent and enduring, residing beyond the everyday. Politics appears to involve the secular struggle for power and influence, being driven by interest"-- |
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Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references |
ISBN: | 0521675316 |