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This book develops a theoretical framework for understanding the popularity of religion in its particular social contexts. The author provides analyses of examples of "religious renaissance, " such as the relation of the Catholic Church to Poland's Solidarity Movement, and the counterculture and Protestant theology. He appraises the appeal of the Christian Right in contemporary American culture and the relationship between the Political Right ...

This book develops a theoretical framework for understanding the popularity of religion in its particular social contexts. The author provides analyses of examples of "religious renaissance, " such as the relation of the Catholic Church to Poland's Solidarity Movement, and the counterculture and Protestant theology. He appraises the appeal of the Christian Right in contemporary American culture and the relationship between the Political Right ...

Frontmatter -- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- Table of Contents -- 1 Western Modernity and Singapore's National Ideology -- 2 The Religious Studies Experiment -- 3 Asian-style Democracy in Singapore -- 4 Strong Groups or Happy Individuals -- 5 Singaporean Chinese Women: Learning to Love While Struggling for Equality -- 6 Designing Chinese Culture: The Establishment and the Artists -- 7 Singapore's Future -- References

Confucianism has influenced Chinese societies for more than 2, 000 years, and such influence is likely to continue in the future. However, during the preceding centuries, the nature of what was understood to be Confucianism has changed, and this process will also continue. Today, the scholarly tradition is adapting both to the modernization of Chinese societies-mainland China, Singapore, and Taiwan-and to the emergence of global society.Tamney...

Provides an explanation for the resurgence and persistent appeal of conservative religion.

Provides an explanation for the resurgence and persistent appeal of conservative religion.