African Perspectives on Religion and Climate Change (Routledge Studies on Religion in Africa and the Diaspora)
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- Synopsis
- This book interrogates the contributions that religious traditions have made to climate change discussions within Africa, whether positive or negative. Drawing on a range of African contexts and religious traditions, the book provides concrete suggestions on how individuals and communities of faith must act in order to address the challenge of climate change. Despite the fact that Africa has contributed relatively little to historic carbon emissions, the continent will be affected disproportionally by the increasing impact of anthropogenic climate change. Contributors to this book provide a range of rich case studies to investigate how religious traditions such as Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and indigenous faiths influence the worldviews and actions of their adherents. The chapters also interrogate how the moral authority and leadership provided by religion can be used to respond and adapt to the challenges posed by climate change. Topics covered include risk reduction and resilience, youth movements, indigenous knowledge systems, environmental degradation, gender perspectives, ecological theories, and climate change financing. This book will be of interest to scholars in diverse fields, including religious studies, sociology, political science, climate change and environmental humanities. It may also benefit practitioners involved in solving community challenges related to climate change.
- Copyright:
- 2022
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 242 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781000587623
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781003147909, 9780367707712, 9780367616076
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Date of Addition:
- 05/14/22
- Copyrighted By:
- selection and editorial matter, Ezra Chitando, Ernst M. Conradie and Susan M. Kilonzo
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Religion and Spirituality, Earth Sciences
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- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
- Edited by:
- Ezra Chitando
- Edited by:
- Ernst M. Conradie
- Edited by:
- Susan M. Kilonzo
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