The Politics of Religion In South and Southeast Asia

The Politics of Religion In South and Southeast Asia


Title :	The Politics of Religion In South and Southeast Asia
Main Author :	Ishtiaq Ahmed (editor)
Date of Publication :	2012
Overview :	The notion of a ‘politics of religion’ refers to the increasing role that religion plays in the politics of the contemporary world. This book presents comparative country case studies on the politics of religion in South and South Asia, including India, Pakistan and Indonesia. The politics of religion calls into question the relevance of modernist notions of secularism and democracy, with the emphasis instead on going back to indigenous roots in search of authentic ideologies and models of state and nation building. Within the context of the individual countries, chapters focus on the consequences that politics of religion has on inclusive nation-building, democracy and the rights of individuals, minorities and women. The book makes a contribution to both the theoretical and conceptual literature on the politics of religion as well as shed light on the implications and ramifications of the politics of religion on contemporary South Asian and South East Asian countries. It is of interest to students and scholars of South and South East Asian Studies, as well as Comparative Politics.
Call Number :	322.1095 POL
Location :	Level 3, Anjung Bestari Building, National Library of Malaysia