Theorizing Religion as Politics in Postsecular International Relations

This article reconsiders the political dimensions of religious activity in light of a supposedly emerging post-secular society. I argue that limited understandings of both religion and politics restrict the capacity of scholars and faith-based actors alike to perceive the significant influence that...

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Main Author: Wilson, Erin K. (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2014
In: Politics, religion & ideology
Year: 2014, Volume: 15, Issue: 3, Pages: 347-365
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)

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