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Religious Authority and the State in Africa
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2015
Summary
Two important dynamics have driven political and social change in sub-Saharan Africa during the past 25 years. New religious trends have emerged within the main faiths of Islam and Christianity, in particular the emergence of more charismatic, assertive forms of religious expression. Meanwhile, political space has opened in scores of countries as one-party rule has given way to a process of democratization, yet to be completed. Based on their field work in each country, the authors examine the various ways in which religious actors have chosen to engage with the state. They also consider how governments and political actors respond to, and seek to manage, these interactions.
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Copyright year
2015
ISBN-Print
978-1-4422-5886-0
ISBN-Online
978-1-4422-5887-7
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language
English
Pages
118
Product type
Edited Book
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Acknowledgments No access
Introduction: The Intersection of Religion and Politics in Africa No access Pages 1 - 9
1. Political and Religious Pluralism in Senegal No access Pages 10 - 28
2. Politics, Religious Engagement, and Extremism in Kenya No access Pages 29 - 48
3. Religion and the State in Uganda: Co-option and Compromise No access Pages 49 - 64
4. The Politics of Ethno-Religious Balancing and the Struggle for Power in Nigeria No access Pages 65 - 85
5. Democratic Reform and Islamic Revival in the Republic of Niger No access Pages 86 - 99
6. Evolving Attitudes toward Secularism in Tanzania No access Pages 100 - 115
