Boundaries of Faith - Geographical Perspectives on Religious Fundamentalism

Boundaries of Faith explores religious fundamentalism as a social and cultural phenomenon, one whose influence has spread dramatically in recent decades. Indeed, religious fundamentalism has become a significant force in the cultural dynamics of contemporary societies around the world. This clear and balanced text focuses on the regional factors that encourage the development of fundamentalist movements and on the local and international consequences of the rise of such movements.

List of contents

Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Fundamentalist Hearths Chapter 3 Global Variations in Contemporary Fundamentalism Chapter 4 Geographical Dimensions of Fundamentalism Chapter 5 The Impacts of Fundamentalism Chapter 6 Glossary of Terms and Groups Chapter 7 Selected Bibliography Chapter 8 Index Chapter 9 About the Author

About the author

Roger W. Stump is professor emeritus of geography and religious studies at the University at Albany, SUNY.

Product details

• Authors: Roger W. Stump, Stump Roger W.
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.03.2000
• EAN: 9780847693207
• ISBN: 978-0-8476-9320-7
• Dimensions: 145 mm x 231 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 318 g
• Series: Human Geography in the Twenty-First Century: Issues and Applications
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); RELIGION / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, Religion: general, Sociology & anthropology, Society and culture: general, Sociology and anthropology