| Religion and Politics in East Africa: The Period since Independence Contributor(s): Hansen, Hölger Bernt (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 0821410865 ISBN-13: 9780821410868 Publisher: Ohio University Press OUR PRICE: $32.62 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 1995 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | World - African - Religion | Religion, Politics & State - History | Africa - General |
| Dewey: 322.109 |
| LCCN: 94-3513 |
| Lexile Measure: 1520 |
| Series: Eastern African Studies (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.82" H x 5.32" W x 8.52" (0.83 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Religious activities have been of continuing importance in the rise of protest against postcolonial governments in Eastern Africa. Governments have attempted to "manage" religious affairs in both Muslim and Christian areas. Religious denominations have acted as advocates of human rights and in opposition to one-party-state regimes. Islamic fundamentalism changed with the ending of the Cold War. The book is divided into four parts: The Challenge of Islam; Christianity, Sectarianism, and Politics in Uganda; Christians and Muslim in Kenyan Politics; and Cross-cultural Complications. An introductory essay by Michael Twaddle provides and overview of the changing character of politico-religious conflict in Eastern Africa. Holger Bernt Hansen summarizes the presentation with a discussion of dilemmas and challenges in the study of religion and politics. |