{"product_id":"politics-and-religion-the-basics-paperback","title":"Politics and Religion: The Basics - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeffrey Haynes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePolitics and Religion: The Basics\u003c\/i\u003e provides a concise introduction to the complex interactions between politics and religion in both domestic and international contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book examines the role of religion in shaping political systems, behaviours and debates worldwide. By introducing some of the most prominent religions, it explores their impact on contemporary politics and sheds light on key topics such as religious nationalism, gender inequality, religious terrorism and the struggle for religious freedom. Using case studies from countries including Iran, the USA, France, China and Turkey, it highlights pivotal events such as Iran's 1979 revolution and addresses modern controversies such as the rise of religious nationalism. Broader discussions on democratisation, globalisation and secularisation are integrated with theoretical insights and practical examples, offering a comprehensive overview of the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAimed at undergraduate students in political science, international relations, and religious studies, this book is also a valuable resource for scholars. With its clear structure and real-world relevance, it provides an ideal starting point for understanding the dynamic relationship between politics and religion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeffrey Haynes\u003c\/b\u003e is Emeritus Professor of Politics at London Metropolitan University, UK. His recent edited handbooks include: \u003ci\u003eReligion and Political Parties\u003c\/i\u003e (2019), \u003ci\u003eReligion, Politics, and Ideology\u003c\/i\u003e (2021), \u003ci\u003eReligion and Politics\u003c\/i\u003e, 3rd ed. (2023), \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Nationalism \u003c\/em\u003e(2025) and \u003cem\u003ePolitics and Religion in Contemporary America \u003c\/em\u003e(2025). Haynes has written extensively about politics in Ghana in \u003ci\u003eChristian Nationalism and Democracy in Ghana \u003c\/i\u003e(2025) and \u003ci\u003eRevolution and Democracy in Ghana: The Politics of Jerry John Rawlings \u003c\/i\u003e(2023). He has also written extensively about religion and politics in the USA, including two research monographs - \u003ci\u003eFrom Huntington to Trump: Thirty Years of the Clash of Civilizations \u003c\/i\u003e(2019) and \u003ci\u003eTrump and the Politics of Neo-Nationalism: The Christian Right and Secular Nationalism in America \u003c\/i\u003e(2021).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 178\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.41 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 31, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66053878055303,"sku":"9781032826882","price":50.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/5558\/2813\/files\/bVzU6lcXWR9781032826882.webp?v=1790657458","url":"https:\/\/novellybooks.com\/products\/politics-and-religion-the-basics-paperback","provider":"Novelly Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}