The Sacred and the Sovereign: Religion and International Politics

by John D. Carlson

Until September 11th, 2001, few in the West fully appreciated the significance of religion in international politics. The terrible events of that day refocused our attention on how thoroughly religion and politics intermingle, sometimes with horrific results. But must this intermingling always be so deadly? The Sacred and the Sovereign brings together leading voices to consider the roles that religion should--and should not--play in a post-Cold War...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0878409084
• ISBN13: 9780878409082
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Georgetown University Press
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Brilliant, just absolutely brilliant

This is undoubtedly the finest collection of work on religion and international politics. I could not put it down. The writing was excellent, but what really MADE the book a classic was the editing. Carlson and Owens have done an unbelievable job. The collection and sequencing of the articles allowed the book to be a purely seemless read, even while offering different viewpoints and perspectives. Plus, all 290 pages were perfect, with no smudges, typos, or printing errors. Five stars. Joe Bob sez check it out.