Politics and Religion

The Basics

Jeffrey Haynes (London Metropolitan University, UK)

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Routledge
31 July 2025

Religion & politics; Gender studies, gender groups; Political ideologies; Political structures: democracy; Public administration

Series: The Basics

Politics and Religion: The Basics provides a concise introduction to the complex interactions between politics and religion in both domestic and international contexts.

This 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.

Aimed 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.

By: Jeffrey Haynes (London Metropolitan University UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032833330
ISBN 10: 1032833335
Series: The Basics
Pages: 178
Publication Date: 31 July 2025
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Jeffrey Haynes is Emeritus Professor of Politics at London Metropolitan University, UK. His recent edited handbooks include: Religion and Political Parties (2019), Religion, Politics, and Ideology (2021), Religion and Politics, 3rd ed. (2023), Religion & Nationalism (2025) and Politics and Religion in Contemporary America (2025). Haynes has written extensively about politics in Ghana in Christian Nationalism and Democracy in Ghana (2025) and Revolution and Democracy in Ghana: The Politics of Jerry John Rawlings (2023). He has also written extensively about religion and politics in the USA, including two research monographs – From Huntington to Trump: Thirty Years of the Clash of Civilizations (2019) and Trump and the Politics of Neo-Nationalism: The Christian Right and Secular Nationalism in America (2021).