Global Institutions of Religion : Ancient Movers, Modern Shakers Hardback
by Katherine Marshall
Part of the Global Institutions series
Hardback
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This work fills a significant gap in the current literature by providing a concise introduction to religious institutions and an insightful analysis of their role in world affairs.
Focusing on formal institutions specifically dedicated to governing religious communities, the work examines the intersections between religious and other global institutions, set against the fundamental question: why and how do these intersections matter?The work explores the role of religion within key issues including Human rights Human security International development and humanitarian relief Climate change Moral responsibilities The new forms that religious institutions are taking, their fit with human rights and democratic ideals, their changing nature in plural societies, are a highly relevant part of the global institutional picture and this book is essential reading for all students and scholars of global institutions, international relations and religion.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:250 pages, 3 Tables, black and white; 7 Line drawings, black and white; 5 Halftones, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:28/02/2013
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- ISBN:9780415780445
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:250 pages, 3 Tables, black and white; 7 Line drawings, black and white; 5 Halftones, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:28/02/2013
- Category:
- ISBN:9780415780445
