Global Religions and International Relations: A Diplomatic Perspective

2014. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-137-40719-1
Verlag: Palgrave MacMillan Us

Buch, Englisch, 127 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 2814 g

Reihe: Palgrave Studies in Religion, Politics, and Policy

With a religious re-emergence in international relations, this book provides an introduction to the role religions play within the global political arena. Culled from theoretical, practical, and real-world experiences, Ferrara explains the role religion now plays in global affairs on diplomatic and political levels.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ferrara, P.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Theorie, Politische Philosophie
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Sozialphilosophie, Politische Philosophie
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Religionssoziologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction Part I: A Theoretical Overview 1. Religion and world politics 2. Religions and global governance Part II: Issues and Applications 3. Islam between international politics, transnationalism and national transitions to democracy 4. The Catholic Church and the global shift of power 5. Religious Freedom in the international practice

Über Autor(innen)

Pasquale Ferrara is Secretary General, European University Institute, Florence, Italy. He was Head of the Policy Planning Unit of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and served in several overseas assignments. His academic activities and research focus on international relations theory and religions.