Political science, religion and development: a literature review.

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2007
Document Type:
Working Paper
Theme:
Social Change
Authors:
Singh, G., Marquette, H., Alhassan Alolo, N.

Abstract

This review provides an overview of important literature on the relationship between religion, politics and development from the point of view of the political science academic literature. Democratisation, good governance, human rights, social capital, conflict and drivers of change are considered.

Citation

Working Paper No.7, Religions and Development Research Programme, University of Birmingham, UK, 53 pp.

Political science, religion and development: a literature review.

Published 1 January 2007
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