Political Science of Religion

Theorising the Political Role of Religion

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

Av Maciej Potz

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This book introduces political science of religion – a coherent approach to the study of the political role of religion grounded in political science. In this framework, religion is viewed as a political ideology providing legitimation for power and motivating political attitudes and behaviors of the public.

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Utgivningsdatum2020-08-25
Mått148 x 210 x 12 mm
Vikt271 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor187
FörlagSpringer Nature Switzerland AG
ISBN9783030201715

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Maciej Potz is a full professor of Political Science at the Department of Political Systems, Faculty of International and Political Studies, University of Łódź, Poland. His research focuses on political theory and political science of religion. As a Foundation for Polish Science scholar he did research on Shaker and Mormon theocracies in the USA. His publications include monographs on the relations between religion and the state in the USA and on American theocracies, as well as several articles, including in Religion, State and Society, Journal of Political Power, Politics and Religion Journal.

PART I. Reclaiming Religion for Political Science.- Chapter 1 Introduction: Why we need political science of religion.- Chapter 2 Political Science of Religion: Demarcating the field.- PART II. Theocracies.- Chapter 3 Religious Legitimation of Power and the Concept of Theocracy.- Chapter 4 Theocracies as Political Systems.- PART III. Religion in Democracies.- Chapter 5 Here to Stay: The role of religion in contemporary politics.- Chapter 6 Veto Players and Stakeholders: Religion in Polish and American politics.