The religious and the political : a comparative sociology of religion / / Bryan S. Turner.
"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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| Year of Publication: | 2013 |
| Language: | English |
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| Physical Description: | vii, 284 p. |
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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"-- |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780521858632 (hardback) 9780521675314 (paperback) 9781107347502 (electronic bk.) |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | Bryan S. Turner. |