Long assumed to be an unchanging and unquestioned bulwark of established power and privilege, religion in Latin America has diversified and flourished, while taking on new social and political roles in more open societies. How did this change occur? Why did churches in the region embrace new ideas about rights, sponsor social movements, and become advocates for democracy? Are further changes on the horizon? Daniel Levine explores these issues, uniquely situating the Latin American experience in a rich theoretical and comparative context.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Rienner Publishers, Lynne
ISBN-10
1588268527
ISBN-13
9781588268525
eBay Product ID (ePID)
117268394
Product Key Features
Author
Daniel H. Levine
Publication Name
Politics, Religion, and Society in Latin America
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
321 Pages
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Bl2540.L48 2012
Copyright Date
2013
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Topic
History, Religion, Politics & State, Sociology of Religion