War on Sacred Grounds

by Ron E. Hassner

Book Overview

In War on Sacred Grounds, Ron E. Hassner investigates the causes and properties of struggles over sites that are both venerated and contested, and proposes ways for managing these disputes. Holy places can create the potential for clashes, not only between competing religious groups but also between religious groups and secular actors. Hassner illustrates this complex, violent dynamic through a series of case studies,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1501780158
• ISBN13: 9781501780158
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Cornell University Press
• Length: 258 Pages