Religion and Violence - A Religious Studies Approach (Paperback)

Does religion cause much of the world's violence? Is religion inherently violent? Would violence disappear if religion did? Is true religion a force for peace? Is religion a mask for power and self-interest? What aspects of religion make violence more-or less-likely? Religion and Violence: A Religious Studies Approach explores the potential of classic social theories to shed light on the relationships between religion and violence. This accessible and engaging book starts from the premise that both religion and violence are ordinary elements of social life and that rather than causing violence religion plays a crucial role in the management of violence. Ideal for any student approaching the topic of religion and violence for the first time, this core textbook includes chapter overviews and summaries, guides for applying theory to real-world events, discussion questions, and case studies. Further teaching and learning resources are available on the accompanying companion website.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2020
First published:	2021
Authors:	Paul Powers
Dimensions:	246 x 174 x 34mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	282
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-43206-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Peace studies > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Armed conflict Books > Religion & Spirituality > General
LSN:	0-367-43206-4
Barcode:	9780367432065

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