Religion And Identity Politics: Global Trends And Local Realities
Religion And Identity Politics: Global Trends And Local Realities Discourse on fundamentalism has gained much attention in recent years, particularly in a post-9/11 context where extremist or…
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Religion And Identity Politics: Global Trends And Local Realities
Discourse on fundamentalism has gained much attention in recent years, particularly in a post-9/11 context where extremist or terrorist threats are more prominent, perilous, and pervasive. It presents a collection of works from notable academics and practitioners; including a selection of case studies from Asia to illustrate the contemporary interplay of religion, politics and identity; alongside broader global trends of religious fundamentalism.The chapters that follow attempt to trace the sources and factors that led to the dramatic rise in these powerful forces of faith, which influence societies and politics around the world. This edited volume seeks to spotlight the perspectives of academics and practitioners vis- -vis global trends in religious fundamentalism and right-wing extremism over the past decade.
Together, they present a carefully curated narrative of the interplay of