Nations under God: The Geopolitics of Faith in the Twenty-First Century

by Luke M. Herrington, Alasdair McKay (Editor), Jeffrey Haynes (Editor)

Nations under God: The Geopolitics of Faith in the Twenty-First Century is a timely contribution to the on-going discussion on religion and politics. The volume brings together over thirty leading scholars from a variety of disciplines such as Political Science, International Relations Theory, Sociology, Theology, Anthropology and Geography. Utilising case studies, empirical investigations and theoretical examinations, this book focuses on the complex roles that religions play in world affairs. It seeks to move beyond the simplistic narratives and overly impassioned polemics which swamp the discourse on the subject in the media, on the internet and in popular nonfiction, by acting as a vessel for scholarly research on religion. The book presents a balanced analysis of the multifaceted roles taken on by religions and religious actors in global politics.

296 pages, Paperback

First published August 16, 2015