Development and religion
Clarke, Matthew.
Development and religion theology and practice / [electronic resource] : Matthew Clarke. - Cheltenham ; Northampton, Mass. : Edward Elgar, 2011. - 1 online resource (xiii, 200 p.) : ill.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ch. 1. The religion-development nexus -- ch. 2. Hinduism : dharma and active citizenship -- ch. 3. Buddhism : a middle way for development -- ch. 4. Judaism : a cry for justice -- ch. 5. Christianity : development as an option for the poor -- ch. 6. Islam : equality and action -- ch. 7. Conclusion.
Development and Religion explores how the world's five major religions - Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam - understand and practice 'development' through an examination of their sacred texts, social teaching and basic beliefs.
9780857930736 (e-book)
2010939198
Economics--Religious aspects.
Religion and sociology.
Religion--Economic aspects.
Electronic books.
HB72 / .C52 2011
Development and religion theology and practice / [electronic resource] : Matthew Clarke. - Cheltenham ; Northampton, Mass. : Edward Elgar, 2011. - 1 online resource (xiii, 200 p.) : ill.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ch. 1. The religion-development nexus -- ch. 2. Hinduism : dharma and active citizenship -- ch. 3. Buddhism : a middle way for development -- ch. 4. Judaism : a cry for justice -- ch. 5. Christianity : development as an option for the poor -- ch. 6. Islam : equality and action -- ch. 7. Conclusion.
Development and Religion explores how the world's five major religions - Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam - understand and practice 'development' through an examination of their sacred texts, social teaching and basic beliefs.
9780857930736 (e-book)
2010939198
Economics--Religious aspects.
Religion and sociology.
Religion--Economic aspects.
Electronic books.
HB72 / .C52 2011