Religion in development :
Deneulin, Séverine, 1974-
Religion in development : rewriting the secular script / Séverine Deneulin, Masooda Bano. - London ; New York : Zed Books, 2009. - 1 online resource (184 pages)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 170-179) and index.
Addressing the taboos -- Religion in development thought -- Religion in debate -- Religion in development practice -- Conflicts between traditions -- Dialoguing traditions.
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Religion has largely remained unexplored in development studies. This timely new book aims to fill that gap. The authors expertly review how religion has been treated in the evolution of development thought, how it has been conceptualised in the social sciences, and highlights the major deficiencies of the assumption of secularism. "Development practice is full of examples of the importance of religion in the lives of people in developing countries. However, religion has largely remained unexplored in development studies. This timely new book aims to fill that gap. The authors expertly review how religion has been treated in the evolution of development thought, how it has been conceptualised in the social sciences, and highlights the major deficiencies of the assumption of secularism. The book argues that development theory and practice needs to rewrite its dominant script regarding its treatment of religion, a script which has so far been heavily inscribed in the secular tradition. It puts forward an understanding of religions as traditions: that religions rest on central thesis and teachings which never cease to be re-interpreted in the light of the social, political and historical context. In addition to providing a conceptual framework for analysing the role of religion in development, the book provides numerous empirical examples drawn from the Christian and Islamic religious traditions. This comprehensive new guide to this key issue is essential for students, development thinkers and practitioners who wish to understand better the role taht religion plays in development processes and outcomes."--Publisher description.
Electronic reproduction.
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HathiTrust Digital Library,
2010.
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
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018372372 Uk 019598218 Uk
Economic development--Religious aspects.
Development economics.
Religion.
Christianity.
Islam.
POLITICAL SCIENCE--Public Policy--Economic Policy.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS--Government & Business.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS--Development--Economic Development.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS--Development--Business Development.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS--Structural Adjustment.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS--Development--General.
Christianity.
Development economics.
Economic development--Religious aspects.
Islam.
Religion.
Fortschritt
Religion
Religion.
Entwicklung.
Tradition.
Developing countries.
Developing countries.
Electronic books.
HD75 / .D46 2009eb BL48 / .D3875 2009eb
338.9001 201/.73
Religion in development : rewriting the secular script / Séverine Deneulin, Masooda Bano. - London ; New York : Zed Books, 2009. - 1 online resource (184 pages)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 170-179) and index.
Addressing the taboos -- Religion in development thought -- Religion in debate -- Religion in development practice -- Conflicts between traditions -- Dialoguing traditions.
Use copy
Religion has largely remained unexplored in development studies. This timely new book aims to fill that gap. The authors expertly review how religion has been treated in the evolution of development thought, how it has been conceptualised in the social sciences, and highlights the major deficiencies of the assumption of secularism. "Development practice is full of examples of the importance of religion in the lives of people in developing countries. However, religion has largely remained unexplored in development studies. This timely new book aims to fill that gap. The authors expertly review how religion has been treated in the evolution of development thought, how it has been conceptualised in the social sciences, and highlights the major deficiencies of the assumption of secularism. The book argues that development theory and practice needs to rewrite its dominant script regarding its treatment of religion, a script which has so far been heavily inscribed in the secular tradition. It puts forward an understanding of religions as traditions: that religions rest on central thesis and teachings which never cease to be re-interpreted in the light of the social, political and historical context. In addition to providing a conceptual framework for analysing the role of religion in development, the book provides numerous empirical examples drawn from the Christian and Islamic religious traditions. This comprehensive new guide to this key issue is essential for students, development thinkers and practitioners who wish to understand better the role taht religion plays in development processes and outcomes."--Publisher description.
Electronic reproduction.
[S.l.] :
HathiTrust Digital Library,
2010.
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212
9781848134287 1848134282 9781848137684 1848137680
30179781848137684 Ingram Content Group
GBB7A0779 bnb GBB9I4765 bnb
018372372 Uk 019598218 Uk
Economic development--Religious aspects.
Development economics.
Religion.
Christianity.
Islam.
POLITICAL SCIENCE--Public Policy--Economic Policy.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS--Government & Business.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS--Development--Economic Development.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS--Development--Business Development.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS--Structural Adjustment.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS--Development--General.
Christianity.
Development economics.
Economic development--Religious aspects.
Islam.
Religion.
Fortschritt
Religion
Religion.
Entwicklung.
Tradition.
Developing countries.
Developing countries.
Electronic books.
HD75 / .D46 2009eb BL48 / .D3875 2009eb
338.9001 201/.73
