Religion in Context Books

New and Published Books

1. Commitment, Character, and Citizenship

   Religious Education in Liberal Democracy

   Edited by Hanan A. Alexander, Ayman K. Agbaria

   Series: Routledge Research in Education

   As liberal democracies include increasingly diverse and multifaceted populations, the longstanding debate about the role of the state in religious education and the place of religion in public life seems imperative now more than ever. The maintenance of religious schools and the planning of...

   Published May 20th 2012 by Routledge
2. Contested Sudan

   The Political Economy of War and Reconstruction

   By Ibrahim Elnur

   Series: Durham Modern Middle East and Islamic World Series

   Since gaining independence in 1956, Sudan has endured a troubled history, including the longest civil war in African history in Southern Sudan and more recent conflicts such as the humanitarian crisis in Darfur. This book explores this history of ensuing conflict, examining why Sudan failed to...

   Published May 14th 2012 by Routledge
3. Religion, Language, and Power

   Edited by Nile Green, Mary Searle-Chatterjee

   Series: Routledge Studies in Religion

   Religion, Language and Power shows that the language of ‘religion’ is far from neutral, and that the packaging and naming of what English speakers call ‘religious’ groups or identities is imbued with the play of power. Religious Studies has all too often served to amplify voices from other...

   Published May 14th 2012 by Routledge
4. Christianity and the State in Asia

   Complicity and Conflict

   Edited by Julius Bautista, Francis Khek Gee Lim

   Series: Routledge Studies in Asian Religion and Philosophy

   Christianity is one of the most rapidly growing religions in Asia. Despite the challenges of political marginalisation, church organisations throughout much of Asia are engaged in activities - such as charity, education and commentary on public morality - that may either converge or conflict with...

   Published May 9th 2012 by Routledge
5. The Muslim Brotherhood in Contemporary Egypt

   Democracy Redefined or Confined?

   By Mariz Tadros

   Series: Durham Modern Middle East and Islamic World Series

   The Muslim Brotherhood is one of the oldest and most influential Islamist movements. As the party ascends to power in Egypt, it is poised to adopt a new system of governance and state–society relations, the effects of which are likely to extend well beyond Egypt’s national borders. This book...

   Published April 30th 2012 by Routledge
6. Understanding Religion and Popular Culture

   Edited by Terry Ray Clark, Dan W. Clanton Jr.

   This introductory text provides students with a 'toolbox' of approaches for analyzing religion and popular culture. It encourages readers to think critically about the ways in which popular cultural practices and products, especially those considered as forms of entertainment, are laden with...

   Published April 18th 2012 by Routledge
7. Totalitarianism and Political Religions, Volume II

   Concepts for the Comparison Of Dictatorships

   Edited by Hans Maier, Michael Schäfer

   Series: Totalitarianism Movements and Political Religions

   Available for the first time in English language translation, this is the long-awaited second volume of the three part set on Totalitarianism and Political Religions, edited by the eminent Professor Hans Maier. This represents a major study, with contributions from leading scholars of political...

   Published April 16th 2012 by Routledge
8. Totalitarianism and Political Religions Volume III

   Concepts for the Comparison Of Dictatorships - Theory & History of Interpretations

   Edited by Hans Maier

   Series: Totalitarianism Movements and Political Religions

   Available for the first time in English language translation, the third volume of Totalitarianism and Political Religions completes the set. It provides a comprehensive overview of key theories and theorists of totalitarianism and of political religions, from Hannah Arendt and Raymond Aron to Leo...

   Published April 16th 2012 by Routledge
9. Islam and Politics in Southeast Asia

   Edited by Johan Saravanamuttu

   Series: Routledge Malaysian Studies Series

   Southeast Asia manifests some of the most interesting, non-violent as well as conflictual elements of Islamic social and political life in the world. This book examines the ways in which Muslim politics in Southeast Asia has greatly impacted democratic practice and contributed to its practical and...

   Published April 15th 2012 by Routledge
10. A History of State and Religion in India

    By Ian Copland, Ian Mabbett, Asim Roy, Kate Brittlebank, Adam Bowles

    Series: Routledge Studies in South Asian History

    Offering the first long-duration analysis of the relationship between the state and religion in South Asia, this book looks at the nature and origins of Indian secularism. It interrogates the proposition that communalism in India is wholly a product of colonial policy and modernisation, questions...

    Published March 28th 2012 by Routledge