Religion, Identity, and Global Governance

Ideas, Evidence, and Practice

Patrick James

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University of Toronto Press
23 April 2011

Humanities; Religion & beliefs; Religion & politics; Comparative politics; International relations; United Nations & UN agencies; EU & European institutions

In the wake of 9/11, and with ongoing wars and tensions in the Middle East, questioning contemporary connections between and among religion, identity, and global governance is an exercise that is both important and timely. This volume, edited by Patrick James, addresses essential themes in international relations today, asking how we can establish when religious identity is a relevant factor in explaining or understanding politics, when and how religion can be applied to advance positive, peace-oriented agendas in global governance, and how governments can reconsider their foreign and domestic policies in light of religious resurgence around the world.

Exploring topics such as Pope John Paul II's Just War, the role of religious NGOs in relation to states, and religious extremism among Muslims in India, the contributors highlight the central role that religion can play in foreign policy. Taken together, these essays contend that global governance cannot and will not improve unless it can find a way to coexist with the powerful force of religion.

Edited by: Patrick James
Imprint: University of Toronto Press
Country of Publication: Canada
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 239mm, Width: 163mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 680g
ISBN: 9781442640665
ISBN 10: 1442640669
Pages: 277
Publication Date: 23 April 2011
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Patrick James is Dornsife Dean's Professor of International Relations in the School of International Studies at the University of Southern California.

Reviews for Religion, Identity, and Global Governance: Ideas, Evidence, and Practice

'To understand international relations today, we must take into account the issue of religion. Religion, Identity, and Global Governance effectively defines the most important questions regarding global politics and religion and presents a variety of answers that will provide much fodder for discussion. Instantly interesting from the first few pages onward, the chapters build nicely and speak to each other while providing readers with lots to chew on.'--Stephen Saideman, Canada Research Chair in International Security and Ethnic Conflict, McGill University