The Political Origins of Religious Liberty Contributor(s): Gill, Anthony (Author) |
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ISBN: 052161273X ISBN-13: 9780521612739 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $31.34 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2007 Annotation: 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. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Civil Rights - Religion | Religion, Politics & State - Political Science | History & Theory - General |
Dewey: 323.442 |
LCCN: 2007012288 |
Series: Cambridge Studies in Social Theory, Religion, and Politics |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.95 lbs) 280 pages |