Introduction to International Relations and Religion

Not so very long ago it seemed reasonable to assert that the influence of religion on global politics was on the wane. As the Western world became increasingly secular and the process of globalisation deepened, it seemed inevitable - on the surface at least - that the voice of religion was to be heard softly if it was to be heard at all.

This has now changed, and changed perhaps irrevocably. As Jeff Haynes argues in this thought-provoking and important new book, various religious 'actors' are now significantly involved in international relations and have become a crucial influence on policy in a post-Westphalian world. International Relations and Religion guides the reader through the complex issues at the heart of this topic with clarity and insight.


This updated second edition starts with a close reading of the many theoretical and analytical concepts - notably Huntington and the clash of civilisations - that have grown up around this area and then concludes with a summary of the issues under discussion and attempts to put into context what it means to live in a world that is increasingly shaped by a whole host of diverse religious groups.
Essential reading for students of International Relations and Politics.

Info autore

Jeff Haynes is Professor of Politics at London Metropolitan University, UK.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Jeffrey (London Metropolitan University Haynes, Jeffrey Haynes, Haynes Jeffrey
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Copertina rigida
• Data pubblicazione: 01.02.2016
• Categoria: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Scienze politiche e cittadinanza attiva
• EAN: 9781138135673
• ISBN: 978-1-138-13567-3
• Numero di pagine: 448
• Categorie: Power, UN, Civil Society, Political Parties, POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, Policy, Boko Haram, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, Saudi, transnational, International Relations, Religious, foreign policy, Politics & government, Religion & politics, Tamil Nadu, Soft Power, Politics and government, soft, Actors, Religion and Politics, Foreign, Arabia, hindu nationalism, Al Qaeda, Muslim world, India's Foreign Policy, Secretary of State, IR Scholar, World Development Report, TJ, religious soft power, Non-state, RTAs, UK Involvement, North Korea Human Rights Act, Religious Entities, Saudi Arabia's foreign policy, Non-state Religious Actors, Secular Development Agencies, Secular Security