Turner, Bryan S.
The religious and the political : a comparative sociology of religion - Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2013. - vi, 284 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-271).
"Religion and politics are two fundamental dimensions of human society, and yet they are often at loggerheads. Religion appears to belong to a different realm, signifying matters that are permanent and enduring, residing beyond the everyday. Politics appears to involve the secular struggle for power and influence, being driven by interest"--
9780521858632 (hardback) 9780521675314 (paperback)
2012036782
Religion and politics
Religion and sociology
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion.
BL65.P7 / T87 2013
322.1
The religious and the political : a comparative sociology of religion - Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2013. - vi, 284 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-271).
"Religion and politics are two fundamental dimensions of human society, and yet they are often at loggerheads. Religion appears to belong to a different realm, signifying matters that are permanent and enduring, residing beyond the everyday. Politics appears to involve the secular struggle for power and influence, being driven by interest"--
9780521858632 (hardback) 9780521675314 (paperback)
2012036782
Religion and politics
Religion and sociology
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion.
BL65.P7 / T87 2013
322.1