Religion and Violence: A Religious Studies Approach - Softcover

Powers, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0367432064 ISBN 13: 9780367432065

Verlag: Routledge, 2020

Inhaltsangabe

Does religion cause much of the world's violence? Is religion inherently violent? Would violence disappear if religion did? Is true religion a force for peace? Is religion a mask for power and self-interest? What aspects of religion make violence more-or less-likely?¿ Religion and Violence: A Religious Studies Approach explores the potential of classic social theories to shed light on the relationships between religion and violence. This accessible and engaging book starts from the premise that both religion and violence are ordinary elements of social life and that rather than causing violence religion plays a crucial role in the management of violence.¿ Ideal for any student approaching the topic of religion and violence for the first time, this core textbook includes chapter overviews and summaries, guides for applying theory to real-world events, discussion questions, and case studies. Further teaching and learning resources are available on the accompanying companion website.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Paul R. Powers is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Lewis & Clark College, USA.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Routledge
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0367432064
• ISBN 13: 9780367432065
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 296
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Taylor & Francis Verlag GmbH; GPSR@taylorandfrancis.com; ; Kaufingerstraße 24; München; 80331; Deutschland