This book is about the global resurgence of culture and religion in international relations; and how these social changes are transforming our understanding of International Relation theory; and the key policy-related issue areas in world politics. It is evident in the on-going debates over the 'root causes' of 9/11 that there are many scholars; journalists and members of the public who still believe culture and religion can be explained away by appeals to more 'basic' economic; social or political forces in society. Therefore The Global Resurgence of Religion and the Transformation of International Relations presents an argument for taking culture - and particularly religion - as social forces that are important for understanding world politics in the post-Westphalian era.
#8934 in Books Erik Larson 2007-09-25 2007-09-25Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x 1.10 x 5.20l; .79 #File Name: 1400080673480 pagesThunderstruck
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. SUPERBLY RESEARCHED AND FASCINATINGBy SDThis Is another superbly researched and fascinating book by Erik Larson. Mr. Larson has again proved to be one of our foremost historical authors; bringing the famous and little-known; albeit enthralling; events of the past to life in a way that mesmerizes the reader. I'm a huge fan!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Notes and SourcesBy Rob SommersWith non fiction; when everything is documented at the end; I tend to trust the author. I am not qualified to challenge the intensive research completed to create this story. As a result; I usually just take for granted that others; the publisher I assume; has performed the review and verified the facts. With that in mind....I tell myself I'm finished with the book. This time; however; I wanted to see if I was missing anything by skipping this section...I was! There is a description; in Notes I think; where Erik Larson describes his travels and experiences during research for the book. This was terrific! There is one statement; where he is trying to gain access to a library where not just anyone is allowed in; where he says he had to assure the gatekeeper that he had nothing that would produce fire or flame; and he says he regretfully had to leave his blowtorch at the desk. This is the third book of his I have read. If you have read any of them; you'll like this one. If you've read none of them you should check it out. I'm certainly glad I did!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful wonderful read!By Milagros ArroyoWow! What a wonderful read! I have to admit I read this; sort of by mistake as I thought I was reading a fiction book. I am a doctor and I found every aspect of the murder fascinating. As opposed to other readers I did not find the story of the invention of the wireless telegraph boring. On the contrary; not only did I wanted to learn more; I also found it fascinating how the author told both stories in parallel and then made the connection. And then when you think it's over; the rest that follows left me wanting more. As I reached the end of the story I asked my mother again on what year she was born so I could put this story in the context of her life and mine. I loved this book would read it again and can't wait to read other books by this author.
