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Development and Religion - Theology and Practice (Hardcover)
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Development and Religion - Theology and Practice (Hardcover)
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Development and Religion explores how the world's five major
religions - Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam -
understand and practice 'development' through an examination of
their sacred texts, social teaching and basic beliefs. Religious
belief is a common human characteristic with eighty percent of the
world's population professing religious faith. Observable in all
societies, religious belief is pervasive, profound, persuasive and
persistent. The premise of this book is that despite this, religion
has long been ignored within mainstream development paradigms and
by development practitioners (both locally and at the international
level) resulting in sub-optimal development outcomes. Matthew
Clarke argues that each religion offers useful insights into
various issues concerning development that should be considered by
donors, NGOs, and others seeking to improve the lives of the poor.
Undergraduates and postgraduate students of development studies,
religious studies and theology will gratefully welcome this highly
regarded book. Contents: Foreword by Katherine Marshall; Preface;
1. The Religion - Development Nexus; 2. Hinduism - Dharma and
Active Citizenship; 3. Buddhism - A Middle Way for Development; 4.
Judaism - A Cry for Justice; 5. Christianity - Development as an
Option for the Poor; 6. Islam: Equality and Action; 7. Conclusion;
References; Index
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