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Religion and Public Life in Canada: Historical and Comparative Perspec...
Marguerite . Ed(S): Van Die
paperback. As this collection of scholarly case studies reveals, religion once played a major public role in all aspects of Canadian society, including politics, education, and culture. Editor(s): Van die, Marguerite. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 28. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Edition
- Trade PB
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802082459
- ISBN
- 9780802082459
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 39.84
€ 44.99
€ 39.84
Paperback. Although stoical New Englanders may not be showy about it, religion plays a powerful role in their culture. Examining Catholics and Protestants, as well as Conservative Protestants, African Americans, and Jews, this volume provides an account of religion in this US region. Editor(s): Walsh, Andrew; Silk, Mark. Series: Religion by Region. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; HRCX6; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759106291
- ISBN
- 9780759106291
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.20
€ 45.20
Paperback. An overview of public religion in the states of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Editor(s): Barlow, Philip; Silk, Mark. Series: Religion by Region. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBN; HRCX6; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759106314
- ISBN
- 9780759106314
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.16
€ 60.16
Paperback. An overview of public religion in California, Nevada, and Hawaii. Editor(s): Roof, Wade Clark; Silk, Mark. Series: Religion by Region. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; 1KBBWN; 1MKPH; HR; JFSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 159 x 12. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759106390
- ISBN
- 9780759106390
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.63
€ 46.63
Hardback. Saint Namdev is a figure central to the history of bhakti, or devotional Hinduism, one of the oldest religious practices in India. This book focuses on Namdev as a feature of Marathi public memory and examines the many ways that he has been remembered. Num Pages: 336 pages, 25 illus. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HRG; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231141840
- ISBN
- 9780231141840
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.22€ 79.12
€ 104.22
€ 79.12
paperback. Explores the history of American left-wing Christians who discovered the convergence between radical politics and Christian faith. This book examines the histories of individuals, movements, and organizations that encompass more than a century of American history, and discusses the role of religious activism in movements of social transformation. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRCX6; JFFA; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reissue
- SKU
- V9781566393355
- ISBN
- 9781566393355
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 38.32
€ 38.99
€ 38.32
Hardback. In this authoritative book, a number of eminent and respected figures in the fields of theology, sociology, anthropology and political activism set out their vision for a society in which the competing truths must be accommodated not peacefully but without violence. Editor(s): Williams, Wes. Series: Oxford Amnesty Lectures. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: HRAM2; JPVH. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 18. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780719082542
- ISBN
- 9780719082542
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.20
€ 149.20
Paperback. A study of the conflicts between science and traditional religion during the last four centuries. This text examines accounts in which scientific advances clashed with Christian doctrine of the day, and points to the constant upheaval and re-evaluation of our systems of belief throughout history. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 3J; HPC; HRAB; HRCM; JFCX; P. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 136 x 14. Weight in Grams: 212.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- 2nd Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195115512
- ISBN
- 9780195115512
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.10
€ 20.99
€ 19.10
Hardback. The purpose of this volume is to analyze the relationships, possible articulations and contradictions between religion and science as forms of life: ways of engaging human experience that originate in particular social and cultural formations. Editor(s): Salazar, Carles; Bestard, Joan. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAM3; JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782384885
- ISBN
- 9781782384885
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.12
€ 155.12
Hardback. In global security today, religion is not only part of the problem but also part of the solution. This book explores positive nexus points between religion and security, paying particular attention to the resources within the Abrahamic faith traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam that foster sustainable peace. Editor(s): Seiple, Robert A.; Hoover, Dennis R. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: HRCX6; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 186 x 18. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742532113
- ISBN
- 9780742532113
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.19
€ 145.19
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774828697
- ISBN
- 9780774828697
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.10
€ 106.10
Paperback. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813539096
- ISBN
- 9780813539096
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 41.76
€ 46.99
€ 41.76
Hardback. Explores how religious concerns influence those who shape and those who are shaped by policies. This work queries the social teachings of global denominations and local congregations, as well as the implicit religious stances taken by national governments and international NGOs. Editor(s): Nesbitt, Paula D. Num Pages: 304 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: HRA; JPA; JPV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759100886
- ISBN
- 9780759100886
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 158.14
€ 158.14
Paperback. Explores how religious concerns influence those who shape and those who are shaped by policies. This work queries the social teachings of global denominations and local congregations, as well as the implicit religious stances taken by national governments and international NGOs. Editor(s): Nesbitt, Paula D. Num Pages: 296 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: HRA; JPA; JPV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 147 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759100893
- ISBN
- 9780759100893
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.36
€ 72.36
Hardback. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRA; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 200 x 17. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231064521
- ISBN
- 9780231064521
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.42€ 56.67
€ 73.42
€ 56.67
Hardcover. Editor(s): Stark, Richard. Num Pages: 189 pages. BIC Classification: HRA; JH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 184 x 17. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 189
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781560728634
- ISBN
- 9781560728634
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.55€ 71.61
€ 93.55
€ 71.61
Paperback. An introductory analysis of Korean American religious practices and community Editor(s): Yoo, David K.; Chung, Ruth H. Series: The Asian American Experience. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPK; 1KBB; HRLK; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252074745
- ISBN
- 9780252074745
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.31
€ 30.99
€ 27.31
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 16 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSR; JHBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 140 x 207 x 15. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231165716
- ISBN
- 9780231165716
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 22.22
€ 30.99
€ 22.22
Hardback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 16 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSR; JHBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 145 x 19. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231165709
- ISBN
- 9780231165709
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.22€ 79.12
€ 104.22
€ 79.12
Paperback. This text focuses on what it means to be Jewish in America and the different positions held within the Jewish community on past and present church-state issues - whether Orthodox Jews in the military should wear yarmulkes while in uniform - and if Jewish prisoners have a right to Kosher food. Editor(s): Sarna, Jonathan D.; Dalin, David G. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; JFFJ; JFSL; JFSR1; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 23. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780268016562
- ISBN
- 9780268016562
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.25
€ 37.99
€ 34.25