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The chapters on Sri Lanka explain the role of Buddhist myth in justifying political oppression, the conflict between the ideal of Buddhist pacifism and the reality of political violence, and the impact of race, class, and gender on political conflict.

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Provides a resource for studies in religion and politics. Divided in three parts, this book outlines the relevance of reviewing the relationship between the two subject areas and the key concepts that relate these two fields. It comprises a selection of readings that explore the metaphor of the body and its political deployment.

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Provides a resource for studies in religion and politics. Divided in three parts, this book outlines the relevance of reviewing the relationship between the two subject areas and the key concepts that relate these two fields. It comprises a selection of readings that explore the metaphor of the body and its political deployment.

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The interaction of Buddhism and politics in the Theravada Buddhist countries since their independence is considered. Burmese attempts to relate Buddhism to the ideologies of nationalism, democracy, and socialism are analyzed. Originally published in 1965. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make availa

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Proposes that across many cultures, the revival of religious fundamentalism is a response to the globalisation of economies and markets, the weakening of the autonomy of national sovereignties, and the "corruption" of cultural autonomy, by global information systems.

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Illustrates that the essential distinction between irrational religion and rational secular politics appears as an unquestioned preconception on the basis of which policy is conducted, countries invaded and wars fought. The author demonstrates how a historically contingent discourse has been transformed into a powerful set of global assumptions.

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Illustrates that the essential distinction between irrational religion and rational secular politics appears as an unquestioned preconception on the basis of which policy is conducted, countries invaded and wars fought. The author demonstrates how a historically contingent discourse has been transformed into a powerful set of global assumptions.

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This book explores the transformations in religion in conjunction with political change. Professor Levine suggests, highlights the dynamic and dialectical interaction between religion and politics in general, and addresses the more universal problem of relating thought to action Originally published in 1981. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the

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Focusing on religions such as Islam and Buddhism, this volume shows how religion influences politics and vice versa.

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This study focuses on Christianity and black nationalism in South Africa and looks at four individualsAlbert Lutuli, Robert Sobukwe, Steve Biko, and Desmond Tututo see how each leader's Christian beliefs influenced the political strategy he pursued.

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Suitable for undergraduate students, this book examines the many complexities of the relationship between religion and science.

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His sociological analyses of the monastic organization and social structure, the family and the community, the roles of women, and the future of the community emphasize the intricate relationship between religion and the social system.

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This collection of essays considers the role of spirituality and religion in the lives of American women from various ethnic backgrounds, showing how faith empowers those in populations often marginalized in the United States.

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Entries in this section are grouped in clusters for particular movements and denominations, and the clusters are arranged alphabetically for ease of use. The next section contains bibliographic entries arranged in topical clusters, with topics presented in alphabetical order.