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Religious Literacy in Policy and Practice
Adam Dinham
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Description for Religious Literacy in Policy and Practice
Hardback. This valuable book is the first to bring together theory and policy with analysis of key areas of the public realm to explore what religious literacy is, why it is needed and what might be done about it. It is aimed at academics, policy-makers and practitioners interested in the continuing presence of religion and belief in the public sphere. Editor(s): Dinham, Adam; Francis, Matthew. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HRA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 164 x 23. Weight in Grams: 590.
This valuable book is the first to bring together theory and policy with analysis and expertise on practices in key areas of the public realm to explore what religious literacy is, why it is needed and what might be done about it. It makes the case for a public realm which is well equipped to engage with the plurality and pervasiveness of religion and belief, whatever the individual’s own stance. It is aimed at academics, policy-makers and practitioners interested in the policy and practice implications of the continuing presence of religion and belief in the public sphere.
This valuable book is the first to bring together theory and policy with analysis and expertise on practices in key areas of the public realm to explore what religious literacy is, why it is needed and what might be done about it. It makes the case for a public realm which is well equipped to engage with the plurality and pervasiveness of religion and belief, whatever the individual’s own stance. It is aimed at academics, policy-makers and practitioners interested in the policy and practice implications of the continuing presence of religion and belief in the public sphere.
Product Details
Publisher
Bristol University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
589g
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447316657
SKU
V9781447316657
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99-50
About Adam Dinham
Adam Dinham is Professor of Faith and Public Policy, and Director of the Faiths and Civil Society Unit at the Goldsmiths, University of London. Matthew Francis is a Research Associate at Lancaster University. He is also the founding editor of RadicalisationResearch.org and has researched and written about religion and violence for the British Home Office and in the media.
Reviews for Religious Literacy in Policy and Practice
"A significant contribution to the improvement of conversation about religious literacy by insisting that informed debate be the norm rather than a rarity." Lori G Beaman, University of Ottawa "[This] book is timely, and provides a solid introduction to the field. It should be of interest, not only to scholars and policymakers, but also to anyone concerned about the poverty of current public discourse about religion." British Politics "[This book] will prove an essential resource for scholars and educators interested in the role of religious literacy in the contemporary scene." Sociology of Religion “This is a ground-breaking and positive response by relevant experts to questions about the discussion of religion in a wide range of social contexts. Each chapter is thought-provoking, original and clear.” James A. Beckford, University of Warwick "The aim of the volume is excellent…all the themes will keep experts busy researching and advising for years to come." Church Times ??“A clear and fearless statement that we need to regain a proper conversation about religion and politics in our uncertain age, it provides both the tools and the ideas by which we may begin to have this conversation in public.” Professor Chris Baker, University of Chester and Director of Research, William Temple Foundation