Buddhism and the Political Process
Description
This study examines the impact of Buddhism on the political process of Asian countries in recent times. The intersection between Buddhism and politics; religious authority and political power is explored through the engagement of Buddhist monks and lay activists in the process of nation-building, development, and implementation of democracy.
Keywords
Political ScienceSocial ScienceSociology of ReligionEthnic StudiesAsian StudiesReligionBuddhismHistory & TheorySociologyAnthropologyCultural & SocialPolitical ProcessLanguage Arts & DisciplinesCommunication Studies
2016Book
Author(s)Hiroko Kawanami
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK
ISBN9781137573995
LanguageEnglish
