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Religion and the Secular: Historical and Colonial Formations, By Timothy Fitzgerald, Copyright Year 2007. ISBN 978184553267. Published October 1, 2007 by Routledge. 320 Pages.
Book Description: Religion has dominated colonialism since the 16th century. 'Religion and the Secular' critically examines how religion has been used to subject indigenous concepts to the needs of colonial powers. Essays present the colonial relationship from the perspective of colonized cultures - including Mexico, Guatemala, Vietnam, India, Japan, South Africa and Canada - and colonizing powers, namely England, Germany and the United States. The volume offers a historical and ethnographical analysis of the relationship between the sacred and the secular, examining religion in relation to politics, economics and civil power.
Book Description: Religion has dominated colonialism since the 16th century. 'Religion and the Secular' critically examines how religion has been used to subject indigenous concepts to the needs of colonial powers. Essays present the colonial relationship from the perspective of colonized cultures - including Mexico, Guatemala, Vietnam, India, Japan, South Africa and Canada - and colonizing powers, namely England, Germany and the United States. The volume offers a historical and ethnographical analysis of the relationship between the sacred and the secular, examining religion in relation to politics, economics and civil power.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Religion and the Secular |
| Subtitle of host publication | Historical and Colonial Formations |
| Editors | Timothy Fitzgerald |
| Place of Publication | London, United Kingdom |
| Publisher | Equinox Publishing |
| Chapter | 2 |
| Pages | 47-69 |
| ISBN (Print) | 184553266X, 9781845532666 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Oct 2007 |