{"product_id":"9781119162858","title":"Religion and European Society A Primer","description":"\u003ch1\u003eReligion and European Society\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Primer\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBen Schewel | Erin K. Wilson\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eReligion \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA contemporary examination of the role of religion in the European public sphere and beyond\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlthough the role of religion has arguably declined in the societies of Western and Northern Europe, religious participation in other parts of the continent and among growing immigrant communities remains an important aspect of daily life. Recent years have seen a resurgence of religion in the public sphere, prompting many researchers to view European secularism as an outlier in this global trend. \u003ci\u003eReligion and European Society: A Primer \u003c\/i\u003epresents recent academic literature that explores key developments and current debates in the field, covering topics such as changing patterns of belief, religion across the political spectrum, and development and humanitarian aid.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArticles written by leading scholars draw from well-established findings to help readers contemplate the role of religion in public life, understand the assumptions and underpinnings of the secular worldview, and develop new ways of thinking about global issues relevant to contemporary global affairs. Each theme is addressed by several articles to provide readers with diverse, sometimes competing perspectives. This volume offers concepts and ideas that can be used in various policy, practitioner, and academic settings—clarifying overarching concepts and trends rather than analyzing specific policy issues that can quickly become outdated.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddresses issues of contemporary importance such as demographic changes in religious observance, increased immigration, the emergence of new religious movements, and changes in more established religions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the ethical and philosophical concepts as well as the practical, everyday consequences of European post-secularism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChallenges widespread assumptions about the secular nature of the modern public sphere\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers analytical tools as well as practical policy recommendations on a range of issues including media, regulation, gender, conflict and peacebuilding, immigration and humanitarianism.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned to move research findings from academic journals to the realm of public discourse, \u003ci\u003eReligion and European Society: A Primer \u003c\/i\u003eis a valuable source of information for practitioners within and outside of Europe of religious studies, politics, and international affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenjamin Schewel, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is Lecturer at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Groningen and Associate Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture, University of Virginia, USA. He is author of \u003ci\u003eSeven Ways of Looking at Religion\u003c\/i\u003e and co-editor of \u003ci\u003eReligion and Public Discourse in an Age of Transition: Reflections on Baha’i Practice and Thought\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eErin K. Wilson, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is Associate Professor of Politics and Religion at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Groningen. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eAfter Secularism: Rethinking Religion in Global Politics, \u003c\/i\u003eco-author of\u003ci\u003e Justice Globalism: Ideology, Crisis, Policy \u003c\/i\u003eand co-editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Refugee Crisis and Religion: Secularism, Security and Hospitality in Question.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 August 2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781119162858\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e232\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310496903308,"sku":"9781119162858","price":35.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119162858.jpg?v=1780170291","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781119162858","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}