Religion and Political Conflict in Latin America
| Author | : Daniel H. Levine |
| Publisher | : UNC Press Books |
| Total Pages | : 286 |
| Release | : 2016-08-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781469615899 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1469615894 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (99 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Religion and Political Conflict in Latin America by : Daniel H. Levine
Download or read book Religion and Political Conflict in Latin America written by Daniel H. Levine and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors examine popular religion as a vital source of new values and experiences as well as a source of pressure for change in the church, political life, and the social order as a whole and deal with the issues of poverty and the role of the poor within the church and political structures. Exploring areas from Nicaragua, El Salvador, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, and Chile, the authors analyze the transformation in popular religion and reevaluate the growth of grassroots organizations.
