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"The Economics of Religion" explores the new paradigms of
"religious economics" and "economies of religion" under the scope
of transdisciplinary and international perspectives. It examines
and appraises some of the recent theoretical developments and
methodological innovations in religious and social sciences. This
volume offers the chance to extend the analysis of religious
behaviours by means of conceptual and methodological models of
economics. It goes far beyond the classical "economy and religion"
debate, and suggests not only theoretical but also epistemological
changes in the study of religion: individual rationality and
rational choice, market theory, demand and supply theory, branding
and commodification of religion, believers' "consumer" habits,
churches' competitive strategies, for example. Of course, these are
not exempt from criticism, which this volume also addresses. These
detailed and localized case-studies range from experimental to
ethnographic methods, psychological to cultural aspects of
believing and practising cults in the scope of economics of
religion. Geographical areas covered include Nigeria, Bolivia,
Italy, Mexico, France, Korea, Nepal and Tonga.
This book offers new perspectives on global phenomena that play a
major role in today's society and deeply shape the actions of
individuals, organizations and nations. In a complex and rapidly
changing environment, decision-makers need to gain a better
understanding of global phenomena to adapt and to anticipate the
evolution of the global context. The authors-ten renowned
international scholars of anthropology, economics, law, management
and political science-propose an interdisciplinary and comparative
approach to social sciences. They analyse how international
phenomena, such as globalisation or transnationalisation, transform
the disciplines of social sciences from an epistemological
standpoint. Explaining what 'global' means in difference
disciplines, the authors analyse several global phenomena that
characterise today's international environment such as the
circulation of norms and ideas, the linkages between war and
globalization, corporate governance, and the impact of
multinational enterprises on sustainable development and poverty
reduction. Providing examples of analytical disciplinary approaches
and guidelines for decision-makers in a fast-changing global
context this book will be useful to scholars and students of
anthropology, economics, law, management and political science as
well as practitioners in the private and public sectors.
Although Buddhism is known for emphasizing the importance of
detachment from materiality and money, in the last few decades
Buddhists have become increasingly ensconced in the global market
economy. The contributors to this volume address how Buddhists have
become active participants in market dynamics in a global age, and
how Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike engage Buddhism economically.
Whether adopting market logics to promote the Buddha's teachings,
serving as a source of semantics and technologies to maximize
company profits, or reacting against the marketing and branding of
the religion, Buddhists in the twenty-first century are marked by a
heightened engagement with capitalism. Eight case studies present
new research on contemporary Buddhist economic dynamics with an
emphasis on not only the economic dimensions of religion, but also
the religious dimensions of economic relations. In a wide range of
geographic settings from Asia to Europe and beyond, the studies
examine institutional as well as individual actions and responses
to Buddhist economic relations. The research in this volume
illustrates Buddhism's positioning in various ways - as a religion,
spirituality, and non-religion; an identification, tradition, and
culture; a source of values and morals; a world-view and way of
life; a philosophy and science; even an economy, brand, and
commodity. The work explores Buddhism's flexible and shifting
qualities within the context of capitalism, and consumer society's
reshaping of its portrayal and promotion in contemporary societies
worldwide.
This book provides evidence that the emergence of Asian new
religious movements (NRMs) was predominantly the result of
anti-colonial ideology from local religious groups or individuals.
The contributors argue that when traditional religions were
powerless to maintain their cultural heritage, the leadership of
NRMs adduced alternative principles, and the new teachings of each
NRM attracted the local people enough for them to change their
beliefs. The contributors argue that, as a whole, the Asian new
religious movements overall were very ardent and progressive in
transmitting their new ideologies. The varied viewpoints in this
volume attest to the consistent development of Asian NRMs from
domestic and international dimensions by replacing old, traditional
religions.
This book provides evidence that the emergence of Asian new
religious movements (NRMs) was predominantly the result of
anti-colonial ideology from local religious groups or individuals.
The contributors argue that when traditional religions were
powerless to maintain their cultural heritage, the leadership of
NRMs adduced alternative principles, and the new teachings of each
NRM attracted the local people enough for them to change their
beliefs. The contributors argue that, as a whole, the Asian new
religious movements overall were very ardent and progressive in
transmitting their new ideologies. The varied viewpoints in this
volume attest to the consistent development of Asian NRMs from
domestic and international dimensions by replacing old, traditional
religions.
Although Buddhism is known for emphasizing the importance of
detachment from materiality and money, in the last few decades
Buddhists have become increasingly ensconced in the global market
economy. The contributors to this volume address how Buddhists have
become active participants in market dynamics in a global age, and
how Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike engage Buddhism economically.
Whether adopting market logics to promote the Buddha's teachings,
serving as a source of semantics and technologies to maximize
company profits, or reacting against the marketing and branding of
the religion, Buddhists in the twenty-first century are marked by a
heightened engagement with capitalism. Eight case studies present
new research on contemporary Buddhist economic dynamics with an
emphasis on not only the economic dimensions of religion, but also
the religious dimensions of economic relations. In a wide range of
geographic settings from Asia to Europe and beyond, the studies
examine institutional as well as individual actions and responses
to Buddhist economic relations. The research in this volume
illustrates Buddhism's positioning in various ways-as a religion,
spirituality, and non-religion; an identification, tradition, and
culture; a source of values and morals; a world-view and way of
life; a philosophy and science; even an economy, brand, and
commodity. The work explores Buddhism's flexible and shifting
qualities within the context of capitalism, and consumer society's
reshaping of its portrayal and promotion in contemporary societies
worldwide.
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