Religious organizations and democratization: case studies from contemporary Asia

Since the terrorist attacks on 9/11, the political roles of religious institutions and groups have captured inernational attention. This book examines how religious institutions and organizations in various Asian countries are influencing democratic development and the shaping of government policies...

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Beteiligte: Brown, Deborah A. (BeteiligteR) ; Cheng, Tun-jen (BeteiligteR)
Medienart: Elektronisch Buch
Sprache:Englisch
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Veröffentlicht: Abingdon, Oxon New York Routledge 2015
In:Jahr: 2006
weitere Schlagwörter:B Democracy Religious aspects
B Democracy (Asia)
B Electronic books
B Religion And Politics (Asia)
B Religion and politics - Asia
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Parallele Ausgabe:Print version: Religious Organizations and Democratization : Case Studies from Contemporary Asia:
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Zusammenfassung:Since the terrorist attacks on 9/11, the political roles of religious institutions and groups have captured inernational attention. This book examines how religious institutions and organizations in various Asian countries are influencing democratic development and the shaping of government policies. Religious Organizations and Democratization covers Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mainland China, Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Japan. The chapters specifically address the engagement of Christian, Buddhist, Muslim, and other religious organizations in the advancement and/or hindr
Beschreibung:"An East gate book
Includes bibliographical references and index
Originally published: M.E. Sharpe, 2006
ISBN:1315701170