Religion is becoming increasingly important to the study of
political science and to re-examine key concepts, such as
democracy, securitization, foreign policy analysis, and
international relations.
The secularization of Europe is often understood according to
the concept of multiple modernities the idea that there may be
several roads to modernity, which do not all mean the eradication
of religion. This framework provides support for the view that
different traditions, societies and groups can come to terms with
the components of modernity (capitalism, democracy, human rights,
science and reason) while keeping in touch with their religious
background, faith and practice.
Contributors examine the interaction between EU-integration
processes and Western European countries, such as Belgium, France,
Luxembourg, Austria, Scandinavia, Italy, and the UK, and shine
fresh light on the economic and cultural contexts brought about by
relationships between politics and religion, including immigrant
religions and new religious movements. This volume combines
theoretical perspectives from political sociology and international
relations to consider the role of religion as a source of power,
identity and ethics in institutions and societies.
Politics of Religion in Western Europe will be of interest to
scholars of politics, religion, the European Union and political
sociology.
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