Crossing the Gods: World Religions and Wordly Politics

by N.J. Demerath III

Book Overview

Crossing the Gods examines the sometimes antagonistic and sometimes cozy but always difficult and dangerous relationship between religion and politics in countries around the globe. Eminent sociologist of religion Jay Demerath traveled to Brazil, China, Egypt, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Northern Ireland, Pakistan, Poland, Sweden, Turkey, and Thailand to explore the history and current relationship of religion, politics, and the state...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813529247
• ISBN13: 9780813529240
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.3"