Contesting secularism: comparative perspectives

Drawing together contributions from leading scholars from across the world Contesting Secularism analyses how secularism functions as a political doctrine in different national contexts put under pressure by globalisation. Through its inter-disciplinary and comparative approach, Contesting Secularis...

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Contributors: Berg-Sørensen, Anders (Other)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Farnham, Surrey. England Burlington, VT Ashgate ©2013
Series/Journal:Ashgate AHRC
Ashgate AHRC/ESRC religion and society series
Further subjects:B Secularisatie (maatschappij)
B Electronic books
B Religion And Politics
B RELIGION ; Religion, Politics & State
B Secularism
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Summary:Drawing together contributions from leading scholars from across the world Contesting Secularism analyses how secularism functions as a political doctrine in different national contexts put under pressure by globalisation. Through its inter-disciplinary and comparative approach, Contesting Secularism sets a new agenda for thinking about the place of religion in the public sphere of twenty-first century societies. It is essential reading for policy-makers, as well as for scholars and students in political science, law, sociology and religious studies
Item Description:Includes index. - Includes bibliographical references and index. - Print version record
ISBN:1409457419