Religious Fundamentalism in Developing Countries - Couverture rigide

 
9780313311550: Religious Fundamentalism in Developing Countries
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0313311552 ISBN 13 : 9780313311550
Editeur : Praeger Publishers Inc, 2001

Synopsis

Using a variety of methodological approaches, this timely book offers a thorough examination of the impact and implications of religious fundamentalism in developing nations. The authors explore why and how adherence to fundamentalist principles affects the social, political, and religious development of such countries as Israel, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, and the Philippines. One of the most significant contributions of this volume is that it challenges the assumption that fundamentalism in developing countries is based solely on religious motivations.

The authors maintain that fundamentalism of this sort is motivated by both religious and political convictions. This combination of religious and political motivations allows fundamentalism to exert a tremendous influence on the public policies of these developing nations. As the social fabric of such countries continues to be developed, it is clear that fundamentalism will continue to play a significant and potentially dangerous role.

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À propos de l?auteur

SANTOSH C. SAHA is Associate Professor, Department of History and Political Science, Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio.

THOMAS K. CARR is Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio.

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Éditeur
Praeger Publishers Inc
Date d'édition
2001
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0313311552
ISBN 13 
9780313311550
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
232
Éditeur
Saha Santosh C., Carr Thomas K.
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Personne responsable
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