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Religion and Social Policy
Paula D. . Ed(S): Nesbitt
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Description for Religion and Social Policy
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.
What is the role of religion in creating the rules of society? What should religion's role be? Religion in industrialized countries often appears as a private, personal matter while issues of social justice are worked out in a secular public sphere. But increasingly both policymakers and religious leaders are becoming aware of the role religious values play at the local, national and international levels. Religion and Social Policy explores how religious concerns influence those who shape and those who are shaped by policies. It queries the social teachings of global denominations and local congregations, as well as the implicit religious ... Read more
What is the role of religion in creating the rules of society? What should religion's role be? Religion in industrialized countries often appears as a private, personal matter while issues of social justice are worked out in a secular public sphere. But increasingly both policymakers and religious leaders are becoming aware of the role religious values play at the local, national and international levels. Religion and Social Policy explores how religious concerns influence those who shape and those who are shaped by policies. It queries the social teachings of global denominations and local congregations, as well as the implicit religious ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
California, United States
ISBN
9780759100886
SKU
V9780759100886
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Reviews for Religion and Social Policy
Nesbitt's work stands as an important resource for anyone interested in the role of religion in social change, politics, law, and globalization. It makes a significant contribution in both its breadth and depth of coverage in addressing the role of religion in social policy formation processes.
William A. Mirola, Marion College
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