Religion and Nationalism in Asia (Political Theories in East Asian Context)

By: Giorgio Shani and Takashi Kibe

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Synopsis: This book re-examines the relationship between religion and nationalism in a contemporary Asian context, with a focus on East, South and South East Asia. Addressing empirical, analytical, and normative questions, it analyses selected case studies from across Asia, including China, India, Iraq, Japan, Pakistan, the Philippines and Sri Lanka and compares the differences and commonalities between the diverse configurations of nationalism and religion across the continent. It then goes on to explain reasons for the regional religious resurgence and asks, is the nation-state model, aligned with secularism, suitable for the region? Exploring the two interrelated issues of legacies and possibilities, this book also examines the relationship between nationalism and modernity, identifying possible and desirable trajectories which go beyond existing configurations of nationalism and religion. Bringing together a stellar line up of contributors in the field, Religion and Nationalism in Asia will be a valuable resource for students and scholars of Asian religion and politics as well as sociology, ethnicity, nationalism and comparative politics.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 202 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780429593758
Related ISBNs:: 9780429060922, 9780367777425, 9780367183424
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 09/10/23
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, Giorgio Shani and Takashi Kibe
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Social Studies, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Takashi Kibe
Edited by:: Giorgio Shani