Overview

Using a variety of methodological approaches, this timely book offers a thorough examination of the impact and implications of religious fundamentalism in developing nations. The authors explore why and how adherence to fundamentalist principles affects the social, political, and religious development of such countries as Israel, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, and the Philippines. One of the most significant contributions of this volume is that it challenges the assumption that fundamentalism in developing countries is based solely on religious motivations. The authors maintain that fundamentalism of this sort is motivated by both religious and political convictions. This combination of religious and political motivations allows fundamentalism to exert a tremendous influence on the public policies of these developing nations. As the social fabric of such countries continues to be developed, it is clear that fundamentalism will continue to play a significant and potentially dangerous role.

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Author:   Santosh C. Saha ,  Thomas K. Carr
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Praeger Publishers Inc
Volume:   No. 65
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.507kg
ISBN:  

9780313311550

ISBN 10:   0313311552
Pages:   232
Publication Date:   30 March 2001
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Preface Introduction: The Politics of Islam in Pakistan by Mir Zohair Husain Apartheid and Hermeneutics: Biblical Interpretations, Neo-Calvinism, and the Afrikaner Sense of Self (1926-86) by Thomas K. Carr Religious Zionism and Israeli Politics: Gush Emunim Revisited by Jacob Abadi Swadeshi Economics: Toward a Critical Assessment of Hindu Revivalist Economics in India by Santosh C. Saha The Rise of Neo-Fundamentalism in Egypt by Rudolf T. Zarzar Mission UK: Black Pentecostals in London by Harriet A. Harris The Politics of Islam in Bangladesh by Syed Serajul Islam The State, the Moro National Liberation Front, and Islamic Resurgence in the Philippines by Vivienne SM. Angeles Conclusion by Marlin E. Marty

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SANTOSH C. SAHA is Associate Professor, Department of History and Political Science, Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio. THOMAS K. CARR is Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio.

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