Religious Fundamentalism in Developing Countries (eBook, PDF)

Redaktion: Saha, Santosh C.; Carr, Thomas K.

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Using a variety of methodological approaches, this timely book offers a thorough examination of the impact and implications of religious fundamentalism in developing nations. The authors explore why and how adherence to fundamentalist principles affects the social, political, and religious development of such countries as Israel, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, and the Philippines. One of the most significant contributions of this volume is that it challenges the assumption that fundamentalism in developing countries is based solely on religious motivations.

The authors maintain that fundamentalism of this sort is motivated by both religious and political convictions. This combination of religious and political motivations allows fundamentalism to exert a tremendous influence on the public policies of these developing nations. As the social fabric of such countries continues to be developed, it is clear that fundamentalism will continue to play a significant and potentially dangerous role.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing Inc
• Seitenzahl: 232
• Altersempfehlung: ab 7 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. März 2001
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780313075636
• Artikelnr.: 37825977

Autorenporträt

SANTOSH C. SAHA is Associate Professor, Department of History and Political Science, Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio. THOMAS K. CARR is Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface Introduction: The Politics of Islam in Pakistan by Mir Zohair
Husain Apartheid and Hermeneutics: Biblical Interpretations, Neo-Calvinism,
and the Afrikaner Sense of Self (1926-86) by Thomas K. Carr Religious
Zionism and Israeli Politics: Gush Emunim Revisited by Jacob Abadi Swadeshi
Economics: Toward a Critical Assessment of Hindu Revivalist Economics in
India by Santosh C. Saha The Rise of Neo-Fundamentalism in Egypt by Rudolf
T. Zarzar Mission UK: Black Pentecostals in London by Harriet A. Harris The
Politics of Islam in Bangladesh by Syed Serajul Islam The State, the Moro
National Liberation Front, and Islamic Resurgence in the Philippines by
Vivienne SM. Angeles Conclusion by Marlin E. Marty