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This book examines how the beliefs and practices of each of the
major world religions, as well as other belief systems, affect the
variables that influence growth and development in the Global
South. Evidence suggests that as countries develop, the influence
of religion on all aspects of society declines. In stark contrast
to the developed world, in the Global South, the role of religion
is highly pervasive - the distinctive conclusion of this book is
therefore that a lessening of religiosity is a sine qua non for
growth and development, including secular laws and constitutions.
Offering a ground-breaking study in an area little explored in the
English language, this book will satisfy an important gap in the
literature on the political economy of development, sociology of
religion, law, and anthropology.
... In this follow up to the acclaimed Multiculturalism: Some
Inconvenient Truths Rumy Hasan examines a little explored but
extremely important issue that has profound global implications A
fresh look at the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, as it is shaped to
become the iconic clash between a colonizing, aggressive Zionism
and the Islamic states and cultures which surround it - a timely,
broad-based and rich analysis of the civilizational conflict
affecting people the world over, from the `War on Terror' to the
complications of a multicultural Europe. A highly-recommended,
fascinating and rewarding read on a little understood aspect of
modern politics Prof Haim Bresheeth, SOAS, University of London A
signpost to realities about the clash between Islamism and Zionism,
Rumy Hasan's Dangerous Liaisons is important reading for those of
us, reflecting on the chilling prospect of senior Israeli figures
contemplating - a vital word - launching a pre-emptive strike
against Iran's nuclear facilities, with incalculable consequences
Tam Dalyell, MP West Lothian 1962-2005; Father of the House of
Commons 2001-2005 A riveting tale, full of irony, and told in a
true story-teller's way Terry Jones, writer, director, and Python
Rumy Hasan's thorough analysis of the tensions between Islamism and
Zionism is very welcome and should be widely circulated. It should
be compulsory reading for our political leaders who seem to have no
idea just how dangerous is their policy of unconditional support
for Israel Baroness Jenny Tonge
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