Religion, Violence and Cities

In exploring the connections between religion, violence and cities, the book probes the extent to which religion moderates or exacerbates violence in an increas

Religion, Violence, and the Secular State assesses contemporary religious violence in the context of tensions between state secularism and religious ethics, and

Scholars from a variety of disciplines explore the intersections of violence, memory, and sacred space

An oft-neglected theme in studies on communal violence is the role of the state, particularly of its institutions of law enforcement and policing. Recent experi

In this book Martyn Smith addresses the issue of God's violence and refuses to shy away from difficult and controversial conclusions. Through his wide-ranging a

This volume provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary account of the scholarship on religion, conflict, and peacebuilding. Looking far beyond the tradition

This book explores the significance of religious resurgence and violence in Nigeria, and how informal local government power-sharing reduces communal Muslim-Chr

This volume comprises 11 original essays on non-violence according to the Old Testament, the New Testament, and Christian leaders/theologians.

This book examines corporal punishment in United States public schools. The practice—which is still legal in nineteen states—affects approximately a quarter