Religion and Development

Jeffrey Haynes adopts a chronological and conceptual approach to introduce students to the central themes and theoretical perspectives in the study of religion and development in the developing world, focusing on key themes including environmental sustainability, health and education.

Auteur
JEFFREY HAYNES is Professor of Politics at London Metropolitan University, UK, where he teaches courses on religion, politics, and international relations. He has published widely on international development including Palgrave Advances in Development Studies.

Contenu
Introduction: Religion and Development Religious Resurgence, Globalization, and Good Governance Religion and Development: The Ambivalence of the Sacred Conflict, Conflict Resolution and Peace-Building Economic Growth, Poverty and Hunger Environmental Sustainability Health Education Conclusion