| The Political Origins of Religious Liberty Contributor(s): Gill, Anthony (Author) |
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ISBN: 0511790805 ISBN-13: 9780511790805 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $191.25 Product Type: Open Ebook - Other Formats Published: September 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Civil Rights |
| Dewey: 323.442 |
| Series: Cambridge Studies in Social Theory, Religion and Politics |
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| Publisher Description: Throughout history, governments have attempted to control religious organizations and limit religious freedom. However, over the past two hundred years the world has witnessed an expansion of religious liberty. What explains this rise in religious freedom? Anthony Gill argues that political leaders are more likely to allow religious freedom when such laws affect their ability to stay in power, and/or when religious freedoms are seen to enhance the economic well-being of their country. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gill, Anthony: - Anthony Gill is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Washington. He earned his Ph.D. at the University of California, Los Angeles and holds an Honors BA degree from Marquette University. |
