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Securing the Sacred
Robert M. Bosco
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Description for Securing the Sacred
Paperback. By treating religion as a key security concern, Western democracies may be undermining their safety Series: Configurations: Critical Studies of World Politics. Num Pages: 160 pages, 2 tables. BIC Classification: HBW; HR; JFSR2; JPA; JPS; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 204.
Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Western nations have increasingly recognized religion as a consideration in domestic and foreign policy. In this empirical comparison of the securitization of Islam in Britain, France, and the United States, Robert M. Bosco argues that religion is a category of phenomena defined by the discourses and politics of both religious and state elites.
Despite significant theoretical distinctions between securitization on the domestic and the international levels, he finds that the outcome of addressing religion within the context of security hinges upon partnerships. Whereas states may harness the power of international ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
The University of Michigan Press United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Series
Configurations: Critical Studies of World Politics
Number of Pages
162
Place of Publication
Ann Arbor, United States
ISBN
9780472036752
SKU
V9780472036752
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About Robert M. Bosco
Robert M. Bosco is Assistant Professor of International Studies at Centre College.
Reviews for Securing the Sacred
“Framing religion as a national security matter is perilous, as this short but well-argued volume demonstrates. . . Recommended.” —Choice “Invitingly and lucidly written, the text is accessibly to lay readers and academics alike and will provoke both audiences equally. Robert Bosco’s Securing the Sacred should appear on any syllabus covering religion and politics and is enthusiastically recommended for ... Read more