The Political Origins of Religious Liberty (Cambridge Studies in Social Theory, Religion and Politics) - Softcover

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Gill, Anthony

 
9780521612739: The Political Origins of Religious Liberty (Cambridge Studies in Social Theory, Religion and Politics)
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ISBN 10: 052161273X ISBN 13: 9780521612739
Verlag: Cambridge University Press, 2008

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The issue of religious liberty has gained ever-increasing attention among policy makers and the public. Whereas politicians have long championed the idea of religious freedom and tolerance, the actual achievement of these goals has been an arduous battle for religious minorities. What motivates political leaders to create laws providing for greater religious liberty? In contrast to scholars who argue that religious liberty results from the spread of secularization and modern ideas, Anthony Gill argues that religious liberty results from interest-based calculations of secular rulers. Using insights from political economists, Gill develops a theory of the origins of religious liberty based upon the political and economic interests of governing officials. Political leaders are most likely to permit religious freedom when it enhances their own political survival, tax revenue, and the economic welfare of their country. He explores his theory using cases from British America, Latin America, Russia, and the Baltic states.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Anthony Gill is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Washington. He earned his Ph.D. at the University of California, Los Angeles and holds an Honors BA degree from Marquette University.

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Verlag
Cambridge University Press
Erscheinungsdatum
2008
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
052161273X
ISBN 13 
9780521612739
Einband
Tapa blanda
Auflage
1
Anzahl der Seiten
280
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