Religion, development and wellbeing in India. Research Summary.

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2011
Country:
India
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Social Change
Authors:
White, S.C., Devine, J., Jha, S.

Abstract

This Summary is based on Working Paper No. 54.

It explores relationships between religion, wellbeing and development in contemporary India based on the position of religion as a form of social identity, and source of community and social welfare, and a source of values and authority.

Citation

Devine, J.; Jha, S.; White, S.C. Religion, development and wellbeing in India. Research Summary. Religions and Development Research Programme, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK (2011) 2 pp.

Religion, development and wellbeing in India. Research Summary.

Published 1 January 2011
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