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The Sacred and the Sovereign. Religion and International Politics.
. Ed(S): Carlson, John D.; Owens, Erik C.
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paperback. This work considers the roles that religion should - and should not - play in a post-Cold War age distinguished by humanitarian intervention, terrorism, globalization, and challenges to state sovereignty. It shows that religious traditions are essential elements of the quest for human rights. Editor(s): Carlson, John D.; Owens, Erik C. Num Pages: 312 pages, bibliographical references , index. BIC Classification: HR; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 425.
Until September 11th, 2001, few in the West fully appreciated the significance of religion in international politics. The terrible events of that day refocused our attention on how thoroughly religion and politics intermingle, sometimes with horrific results. But must this intermingling always be so deadly? The Sacred and the Sovereign brings together leading voices to consider the roles that religion should-and should not-play in a post-Cold War age distinguished by humanitarian intervention, terrorism, globalization, and challenges to state sovereignty. But these challenges to state sovereignty have deep and abiding roots in religion that invite us to revisit just what values ... Read more
Until September 11th, 2001, few in the West fully appreciated the significance of religion in international politics. The terrible events of that day refocused our attention on how thoroughly religion and politics intermingle, sometimes with horrific results. But must this intermingling always be so deadly? The Sacred and the Sovereign brings together leading voices to consider the roles that religion should-and should not-play in a post-Cold War age distinguished by humanitarian intervention, terrorism, globalization, and challenges to state sovereignty. But these challenges to state sovereignty have deep and abiding roots in religion that invite us to revisit just what values ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
Number of Pages
312
Place of Publication
Washington, DC, United States
ISBN
9780878409082
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V9780878409082
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About . Ed(S): Carlson, John D.; Owens, Erik C.
John D. Carlson is an associate professor in the Department of Religious Studies at Arizona State University. Erik C. Owens is assistant director of the Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life at Boston College.
Reviews for The Sacred and the Sovereign. Religion and International Politics.
A significant contribution to advancing our understanding of the nexus between international politics and religious beliefs and institutions. The Sacred and the Sovereign should generate healthy debate among students of religion and international politics. Hopefully, it will also convince skeptical readers of the great importance of Islam and Christianity and their attendant belief systems and institutions on the stage of ... Read more