Religion and Politics in Europe and Latin America

This book presents a comparative interpretation of the socio-emotional histories of Europe and Latin America, offering a novel perspective on the roles of religion and politics in managing collective fear and insecurity in these two regions.

Autorentext

Andrés Pérez-Baltodano is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Western University in Canada, where he taught Comparative Politics for 30 years. Before entering academia, he managed a Public Policy and Participation program at the International Development Research Center (IDRC) in Canada and directed the Instituto de Administración Pública in Nicaragua. He has authored numerous articles and books on religion, politics, and social policy.

Inhalt

Introduction 1. Socio-cognitive Dimensions of Religion and Politics 2. Taming Fear and Insecurity: The European Experience 3. Taming Fear and Insecurity: The Latin American Experience 4. Latin America in the Mirror of Europe: Comparative Summary and Conclusions