The religious and the political a comparative sociology of religion /

"Religion and politics are two fundamental dimensions of human society, and yet they are often at loggerheads. Religion appears to belong to a different realm, signifying matters that are permanent and enduring, residing beyond the everyday. Politics appears to involve the secular struggle for...

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Main Author: Turner, Bryan S.
Corporate Author: ProQuest (Firm)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2013.
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Summary:"Religion and politics are two fundamental dimensions of human society, and yet they are often at loggerheads. Religion appears to belong to a different realm, signifying matters that are permanent and enduring, residing beyond the everyday. Politics appears to involve the secular struggle for power and influence, being driven by interest"--
Physical Description:vii, 284 p.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781107347502 (electronic bk.)