Clarke, Matthew. <br/><br/>
Development and religion  theology and practice /  [electronic resource] : 
Matthew Clarke. 
 - Cheltenham ;  Northampton, Mass. :  Edward Elgar,  2011. 
 - 1 online resource (xiii, 200 p.) :  ill. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780857930736 (e-book) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2010939198 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Economics--Religious aspects.<br/>Religion and sociology.<br/>Religion--Economic aspects.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HB72  / .C52 2011