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.
| ISBN: | 9780821410851 |
| Publication date: | 15th April 1995 |
| Author: | Hölger Bernt Hansen, Michael Twaddle |
| Publisher: | Ohio University Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 288 pages |
| Series: | Eastern African Studies |
| Genres: |
Politics and government Religion and politics African history |
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.
Religion and Politics in East Africa features in the following genres: Politics and government, Religion and politics, African history
Religion and Politics in East Africa is available in Hardback
Religion and Politics in East Africa was written by Hölger Bernt Hansen, Michael Twaddle and published by Ohio University Press
Religion and Politics in East Africa has 288 pages
Yes it is part of Eastern African Studies series