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Managing Religion and Religious Changes in Iran - James T. Richardson, Sajjad Adeliyan Tous

This Element offers a theoretically informed examination of the manner in which religion, especially newer religious and spiritual movements, are managed by law and legal mechanisms in the authoritarian theocracy of Iran. It highlights how these phenomena have been affected by the intersection of law, politics, and Shi?i theology.

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Religion and National Identities in an Enlarged Europe

This volume analyzes changing relationships between religion and national identity in the course of European integration. Examining elite discourse, media debates and public opinions across Europe over a decade, it explores how accelerated European integration and Eastern enlargement have affected religious markers of collective identity.

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GCSE Religious Studies for Edexcel B (9-1): Religion and Ethics through Christianity and Religion, Peace and Conflict through Islam Revision Guide - H

This Revision Guide offers a structured approach to revising, practising and embedding key skills that student can use throughout their GCSE studies. Ideal for use with the Oxford GCSE Religious Studies for Edexcel Student Books or as a standalone tool for independent study, 1. RECAP: key content from the Student Book is condensed and re-presented in simple visual styles to make content memorable and help retention. 2. APPLY: students actively apply the content they have just revised to build the knowledge and evaluative skills needed for the exams. 3. REVIEW: regular opportunities to practice exam questions and review answers direct students to pinpoint any areas of weakness in knowledge or exam skills, identifying where they''ll need to concentrate their efforts for further revision.This Revision Guide is ideal for students combining Religion and Ethics through Christianity with Religion, Peace and conflict through Islam. With all the essential content condensed and made memorable, and plenty of exam practice, tips and annotated sample answers, students can confidently prepare for success.

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OCR A Level Religious Studies: Religion and Ethics - Chris Eyre, Karen Dean, Julian Waterfield

Engage students with the ''Religion and Ethics'' content for OCR A Level Religious Studies; build their knowledge, deepen their understanding and develop their skills using this accessible textbook, brought to you by subject specialists with examining experience and the leading A Level Religious Studies publisher and OCR''s Publishing Partner.- Confidently cover the content your students need to know in an appropriate level of depth with this component textbook that has been written in light of what has been learned from from the first assessment- Enable students to develop and hone the AO2 skills they need, with Analyse and Evaluate tables in every topic outlining the key evaluation points- Help students of all ability levels to build their subject knowledge with key content explained clearly throughout using accessible language- Engage students with the content; each topic begins with a real-life example which puts the content into context and has discussion points throughout to get students actively thinking about key concepts- Encourage students to critically engage with challenging issues and ideas; core, stretch and challenge activities at the end of every topic help students to develop a comprehensive and nuanced understanding- Provide students with the opportunity to check their knowledge and p

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Pearson Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B Christianity Student Book (Paper 1 Religion and Ethics) - Lynne Gibson

This Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Religious Studies B Paper 1: Religion and Ethics - Christianity Student Book provides comprehensive coverage of the specification content. The book is made up of topics, each covering one specification point as a visually engaging double-page spread or more. Fully updated to match the latest issue of the Edexcel specification Learning outcomes outlined at the beginning of each spread and reinforced at the end by summary boxes to recap the most important points for you to remember Checkpoint boxes to challenge you to recall key facts and reinforce your understanding Extend your knowledge boxes with further factual details to help contextualise key knowledge, and Find out more boxes with suggestions for further research Key terms boxes to help you understand and revise unfamiliar terminology Sacred texts boxes containing appropriate extracts or prompts for you to seek out further knowledge A Recap spread prompting you to recall and use knowledge gained earlier on in the course, with fun quizzes, activities and exam style questions supported by exam tips A comprehensive Glossary and Index to facilitate revision.

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Foreign Policy in Iran and Saudi Arabia - Robert Mason

Saudi Arabia, with its US alliance and abundance of oil dollars, has a very different economic story to that of Iran, which despite enormous natural gas reserves, has been hit hard by economic, trade, scientific and military sanctions since its 1979 revolution. Robert Mason looks at the effect that economic considerations (such as oil, gas, sanctions, trade and investment) have had on foreign policy decision-making processes and diplomatic activities. By examining the foreign policies of Saudi Arabia and Iran towards each other, and towards the wider Middle East and beyond, Mason seeks to highlight how oil policy, including oil production, pricing and security of supply and demand, is the paramount economic factor which drives the diplomacy and rivalry of these two pivotal regional powers. His book thus offers vital analysis for researchers of international relations in the Middle East and the processes involved in the formation of foreign policy.

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My Revision Notes AQA A-level Religious Studies: Paper 1 Philosophy of religion and ethics - Kim Hands

Exam board: AQALevel: A-levelSubject: Religious StudiesFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2017Target success in AQA A-level Religious Studies with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide you can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.With My Revision Notes you can:- Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage- Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular ''Now Test Yourself'' tasks and answers- Improve exam technique through practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid

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OCR A Level Religious Studies: Religion and Ethics Workbook - Hugh Campbell

Exam board: OCRLevel: A-levelSubject: Religious StudiesFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2018 Strengthen and refine the understanding and skills that your students require to excel in OCR A Level Religious Studies.Written by subject specialists with examining experience, this time-saving Workbook can be used flexibly for classwork or homework, throughout the course or for revision and exam practice.- Review knowledge with content summaries that will provide a concise overview of what students need to know for the exam- Develop exam skills with practice questions that check understanding and highlight common pitfalls- Build exam confidence as students work through the exam-style questions provided, giving them the chance to practise and perfect their technique- Save marking time and help students understand how to improve their responses by consulting the online answers supplied for all questions

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My Revision Notes OCR A Level Religious Studies: Religion and Ethics - Chris Eyre, Julian Waterfield

Exam board: OCRLevel: A-levelSubject: Religious Studies First teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2017Target success in OCR A Level Religious Studies with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide you can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.With My Revision Notes you can:- Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage- Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular ''Now Test Yourself'' tasks and answers- Improve exam technique through practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid

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Pearson Edexcel Religious Studies A level/AS Student Guide: Religion and Ethics - Amanda Forshaw, Cressida Tweed

Exam board: EdexcelLevel: A-levelSubject: Religious StudiesFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2017Build, reinforce and assess students'' knowledge throughout their course; tailored to the 2016 Edexcel A level specification and brought to you by the leading Religious Studies publisher, this guide combines clear content coverage with practice questions and sample answers.Written by teachers with extensive examining experience, this guide:- Helps students identify what they need to know with a concise summary of the topics examined at AS and A-level- Consolidates understanding through assessment tips- Offers opportunities for students to improve their exam technique by consulting sample student answers and commentary for each question type- Builds understanding through accessible explanations of key definitions and thinkers

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GCSE Religious Studies for Edexcel B: Religion, Philosophy and Social Justice through Christianity - Gordon Reid, Sarah Tyler

Please note this book is suitable for any student studying:Exam board: Edexcel Level: GCSESubject: Religious EducationFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: June 2018This Student Book has been endorsed by Edexcel. This textbook offers a brand new approach to the study of Christianity which has been developed in close consultation with teachers and religious organisations. Structured according to the new specification with clear, regular summaries, this book provides students with exactly what they need to know for the course. Practice questions are provided for every topic, as well as sample answer activities and revision checklists. ''Stretch'' and ''support'' features provide useful differentiation, and case studies show real-life stories or perspectives from Christianity as it is practised today.

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GCSE Religious Studies for Edexcel B: Religion, Peace and Conflict through Islam - Waqar Ahmad Ahmedi

Please note this book is suitable for any student studying:Exam board: Edexcel Level: GCSE Subject: Religious EducationFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: June 2018This Student Book has been endorsed by Edexcel. This textbook offers a brand new approach to the study of Islam which has been developed in close consultation with teachers and religious organisations. Structured according to the new specification with clear, regular summaries, this book provides students with exactly what they need to know for the course. Practice questions are provided for every topic, as well as sample answer activities and revision checklists. ''Stretch'' and ''support'' features provide useful differentiation, and case studies show real-life stories or perspectives from Islam as it is practised today.

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GCSE Religious Studies for Edexcel B: Religion, Philosophy and Social Justice through Islam - Waqar Ahmad Ahmedi

Please note this book is suitable for any student studying:Exam board: Edexcel Level: GCSE Subject: Religious EducationFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: June 2018This Student Book is endorsed by Edexcel.This textbook offers a brand new approach to the study of Islam which has been developed in close consultation with teachers and religious organisations. Structured according to the new specification with clear, regular summaries, this book provides students with exactly what they need to know for the course. Practice questions are provided for every topic, as well as sample answer activities and revision checklists. ''Stretch'' and ''support'' features provide useful differentiation, and case studies show real-life stories or perspectives from Islam as it is practised today.

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My Revision Notes WJEC GCSE Religious Studies: Unit 1 Religion and Philosophical Themes - Gavin Craigen, Joy White

Exam board: WJECLevel: GCSESubject: Religious StudiesFirst teaching: September 2017First exams: Summer 2019Target success in WJEC GCSE Religious Studies with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide you can rely on to review, strengthen and test students'' knowledge.With My Revision Notes, every student can:- Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-bytopic planner.- Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage.- Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular ''Now Test Yourself'' tasks and answers.- Improve exam technique through practice questions, expert advice and examples of typical mistakes to avoid.

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My Revision Notes: WJEC and Eduqas A level Religious Studies Religion and Ethics - Clare Lloyd

Target success in WJEC and WJEC Eduqas A-level Religious Studies with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that you can rely on to review, strengthen and test students'' knowledge.With My Revision Notes every student can:- Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage- Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular ''Now Test Yourself'' tasks and answers- Improve exam technique through practice questions, expert advice and examples of typical mistakes to avoid

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A Level Religious Studies for Eduqas: Religion and Ethics - Clare Lloyd

Written by Clare Lloyd - an experienced teacher and examiner, and a trusted author - this new textbook fully supports Component 3 of the Eduqas AS and A Level Religious Studies specifications. Drawing on the most recent guidance, it will help students prepare for exam success. It is clearly laid out, accessible and concise, containing exactly what students need and no more. AO1 and AO2 content is separated and activities help students develop both skills. It also includes extensive exam support, including annotated model paragraphs.

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My Revision Notes WJEC GCSE Religious Studies: Unit 2 Religion and Ethical Themes - Gavin Craigen, Joy White

Target success in WJEC GCSE Religious Studies with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide you can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.With My Revision Notes you can:- Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-bytopic planner.- Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage.- Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular ''Now Test Yourself'' tasks and answers.- Improve exam technique through practice questions, expert advice and examples of typical mistakes to avoid.

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Korean Religious Texts in Iconic and Performative Rituals - Yohan Yoo

This book examines the ways in which scriptures are accepted and appropriated by religious people in Korea. It explores how sacred texts in various religions, including Protestantism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Shamanism, attain their sacred status and power. It also delves into how the performative aspect of scriptures is often intrinsically linked to their iconic status. The book highlights the close relationship between the performative use and the iconic nature of these scriptures, showing how they are ritualized and performed in religious practices. In Korea, a distinct mix of religions coexists, each contributing to the country''s religious diversity. Christianity, as the largest religion, represents a significant portion of the population, yet Buddhism, as Korea''s major traditional religion, holds a comparable influence. Confucianism, with its deep historical roots and impact on Korean customs and values, continues to shape the society, particularly through ancestral rites and customs that prioritize elders. Many contemporary Koreans still resort to shamanic rituals and divinations, which have prevailed among the common people for thousands of years. Examples from these religions in Korea vividly illustrate that the iconic and performative dimensions of scriptures are generally witnessed in religions that recognize sacred texts. The interplay and complementary functions of these ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Making and Remaking Empire in Early Qajar Iran - Assef Ashraf

Focusing on the formation of the Qajar empire in Iran, this book draws attention to continuities between the Safavid and Qajar periods. By situating the formation of Qajar Iran in its early nineteenth-century context, Assef Ashraf is able to highlight the overarching themes of transition and change.

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Continuity and Discontinuities of Religious Memory in the Czech Republic - Dušan Lužný, Jan Váně, František Kalvas, Veronika Hásová

This publication has several modest goals: We shall describe how we conceptualised religious memory for the purposes of qualitative and quantitative survey research, and we shall explain how we operationalised religious communicative and cultural memory and why we believe that the questionnaire we designed and present here can also be applied in other contexts outside Czech society. Given the volume of data we obtained, we want to present at least a portion of our results and show what types of findings were achieved through our conceptualisation and operationalisation of religious memory. Finally, we want to present non-Czech-speaking readers with a comprehensive work describing changes in religiosity in Czech society, in this case from the perspective of memory studies. In other words, we want to offer an international audience a piece of work broader than just a journal article focusing on the study of religion in the Czech Republic.

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Oxford AQA History for A Level: Religious Conflict and the Church in England c1529-c1570 - Rebecca Carpenter

Approved by AQA and tailored to the latest specification, Religious Conflict and the Church in England C.1529-C.1570 helps students understand a period of major change in the English Church and government, and the issues which led England to break with Rome.It explores:- humanism- Protestantism - the relationship between Church and stateEvents and developments are covered with precision.Focus on skills building and exam practiceKey features are:- Source-Based Learning. Includes a wide range of sources and extracts to develop vital skills in historical interpretation and source analysis- Exam Practice. Features exam-style questions and study tips to help students prepare and performPerfect for any student studying AQA AS or A Level History, this book helps students achieve success in Religious Conflict and the Church in England C.1529-C.1570.

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Handbook of Positive Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality

Part I: Historical and Theoretical Considerations1) Integrating Positive Psychology and the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality: Transcending Coexistence to Potentiate Coevolution2) Positive Psychology and the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality in Historical Perspective3) On the Integration of Positive Psychology and the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality: Logical, Normative, and Methodological Questions4) Virtues in Positive Psychology and the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality5) Theories of Health and Well-Being Germane to a Positive Psychology of Religion and Spirituality6) Meaning as a Framework for Integrating Positive Psychology and the Psychology of Religiousness and SpiritualityPart II: Methodological Considerations7) Measurement at the Intersection of Positive Psychology and the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality8) Methodological Diversity in Positive Psychology and the Psychology of Religion and SpiritualityPart III: Cultural Considerations9) Cultural Considerations in Positive Psychology and the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality10) Positive Psychology and Christianity11) Positive Psychology and Judaism12) Living the Good Life: An Islamic Perspective on Positive Psychology13) Positive Psychology and Hinduism14) Positive Psychology and Buddhism15) "Positive Psychology and Religion/Spirituality Across Cultures in Europe, Non-U.S. North America, and South America"16) Positive Psychology and Religion/Spirituality Across Cultures in Africa, Asia, and OceaniaPart IV: Developmental Considerations17) Religion, Spirituality, and Youth Thriving: Investigating the Roles of the Developing ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Situating Religion and Medicine in Asia

This edited volume presents the latest research on the intersection of religion and medicine in Asia. It features chapters by internationally known scholars, who bring to bear a range of methodological and geographic expertise on this topic. The book’s central question is to what extent ‘religion’ and ‘medicine’ have overlapped or interrelated in various Asian societies. Collectively, the contributions explore a number of related issues, such as: which societies separated out religious from medical concerns, at which times and in what ways? Where have medicine and religion converged, and how has such knowledge been defined by scholars and cultural actors? Are ‘religion’ and ‘medicine’ the best terms by which scholars can grapple with knowledge about the sacred and the self, destiny and disease?

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Religious Education in the Secondary School - James D. Holt

Religious Education in the Secondary School is a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to the effective teaching of Religious Education (RE) in the secondary classroom. Acknowledging the highly valuable yet often misunderstood contribution of RE, this text shows how the subject can be taught in a way that explores the impact of religion on the lives of people and society, engaging pupils and preparing them to become individuals who celebrate and respect diversity.This second edition has been thoroughly updated and includes a new chapter on ‘Religion and Worldviews’ and new material on the development and assessment of an RE curriculum. It is illustrated throughout with ideas for teaching at different key stages and offers expert chapters introducing you to both the World Religions and the core aspects of effective teaching and learning. With an emphasis on developing an understanding of the importance – and different ways – of meeting the learning needs of all pupils, key chapters cover: • The nature of Religious Education.• What is religion and worldviews? • Understanding different pedagogies of RE.• Effective planning and assessment.• An approach to teaching across the Key Stages.• Core subject knowledge in Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism.Written by an experienced teacher, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing Risk (with bonus article "Managing 21st-Century Political Risk" by Condoleezza Rice and Amy Zegart) - Philip E. Tetloc

Is your business playing it safe&#8212or taking the right risks?If you read nothing else on managing risk, read these 10 articles. We''ve combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help your company make smart decisions and thrive, even when the future is unclear.This book will inspire you to:Avoid the most common errors in risk managementUnderstand the three distinct categories of risk and tailor your risk-management processes accordinglyEmbrace uncertainty as a key element of breakthrough innovationAdopt best practices for mitigating political threatsUpgrade your organization''s forecasting capabilities to gain a competitive edgeDetect and neutralize cyberattacks originating inside your companyThis collection of articles includes "Managing Risks: A New Framework," by Robert S. Kaplan and Anette Mikes; "How to Build Risk into Your Business Model," by Karan Girotra and Serguei Netessine; "The Six Mistakes Executives Make in Risk Management," by Nassim N. Taleb, Daniel G. Goldstein, and Mark W. Spitznagel; "From Superstorms to Factory Fires: Managing Unpredictable Supply-Chain Disruptions," by David Simchi-Levi, William Schmidt, and Yehua Wei; "Is It Real? Can We Win? Is It Worth Doing?: Managing Risk and Reward in an Innovation Portfolio," by George S. Day; “Superforecasting: How to Upgrade Your Company''s Judgment," ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discourses of Crisis and the Study of Religion

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020s have been consistently framed as a time crisis. Rather than take this at face value, asking how religious people may handle a crisis or what religion can offer people who feel they are in crisis, this volume asks what happens when we classify something as a crisis, and what is at stake in linking these "crises" to "religion." Discourses of Crisis and the Study of Religion highlights how these terms and categories, though seemingly self-evident, serve particular social and political ends. After an opening section that explores the deployment of crisis rhetoric in various aspects of higher education, this volume structures the critical approach to the category of crisis through four distinct sections: Language, Lexicon, Locus, and Locution. The section on language examines the various rhetorical and theoretical frameworks for "crisis." The third section, Lexicon, considers the question of method in the study of religion, interrogating the ways in which perceived crises mark shifts in how we do our work. The section on locus takes up the concept of data for religion and crisis, analyzing examples of how the construction of "crisis" can force moments of decision, adaptation, and reaction. Examples ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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War and Religion - Jolyon Mitchell, Joshua Rey

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, InspiringIs religion a force for war, or a force for peace? Some of the most terrible wars in history have been caused and motivated by religion. Much of the violence that fills our screens today springs from the same source. Yet some of the bravest pacifists have also been deeply religious people, and many of the laws and institutions that work to soften or prevent war have deep religious roots. This Very Short Introduction provides an overview of the history of religion and war, and a framework for analysing it. Ranging from the warrior gods of Ancient Greece and Rome, and the ethical drama of the Mahabharata, through the Islamic wars of conquest and the Crusades, to present day conflicts in Sri Lanka and the Balkans, it considers the entanglement of war and religion. Yet from Just War theory and the restraints on war-making imposed by Islamic jurisprudence, through the Pax Christi of the middle ages, to the non-violence of Gandhi and Bacha Khan; there is also a story to be told of peace and religion as well. Jolyon Mitchell and Joshua Rey consider both sides of the age long drama of war and religion, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Artificial Intelligence, Society and Religion - Karim Hirji

Humans derive information from a complex natural and social environment, learn from experience, create tools, adapt to change, plan actions, act in a critical and rational manner, and formulate concrete and abstract ideas. In other words, humans have intelligence. A machine that displays some or all of these characteristics has artificial intelligence (AI). Attempts to create AI systems have a long history. Yet, AI systems emerged hardly a decade ago. Since then, AI has developed remarkable capabilities. Modern AI platforms and AI-powered robots can, among other things, converse, give erudite lectures, write essays and advertising material, create images and videos, drive cars and guide drones, initiate and conduct science research, diagnose and make treatments plans for sick individuals, and so on. The impact of AI is evident in virtually all fields of human activity. The rapid pace of AI has stirred debate on whether it will not only induce mass unemployment, inequality and a major social crisis but also that one day, sentient artificial beings smarter than humans will take over the world. RELIGION, SOCIETY AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE has three basic aims. One, it provides an accessible description of AI, its capabilities and its advantages and disadvantages. Two, it explores ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Religious Change in Post-Mao China - Yanfei Sun

A sweeping examination of how the religious landscape has changed in post-Mao China.  In Religious Change in Post-Mao China, sociologist Yanfei Sun examines the transformation of major religions and the broader religious ecology in China in the wake of the death of Mao Zedong. Drawing on two decades of research that integrates ethnographic, historical, and comparative methods, this book explores the remarkable rise of Protestantism, the challenges faced by Catholicism, the revival of Chinese popular religion, the complex dynamics of Chinese Buddhism, and the unrealized potential of new religious movements. Why do some religions thrive and others struggle in post-Mao China? Sun describes both the internal institutional factors that allow some religions to flourish and the wider sociopolitical context that supports or discourages religious expansion. She thereby introduces an ambitious theoretical framework—one whose applicability extends beyond China, offering a template for analyzing religious dynamics in other parts of the world. A must-read for scholars of religious studies, sociology, and China studies, Religious Change in Post-Mao China not only provides critical insights into China’s evolving religious landscape but also offers a powerful lens for examining the forces behind religious change, both past and present. Â

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Science, Religion, and the Protestant Tradition - James C. Ungureanu

The story of the “conflict thesis” between science and religion—the notion of perennial conflict or warfare between the two—is part of our modern self-understanding. As the story goes, John William Draper (1811–1882)  and Andrew Dickson White (1832–1918) constructed dramatic narratives in the nineteenth century that cast religion as the relentless enemy of scientific progress. And yet, despite its resilience in popular culture, historians today have largely debunked the conflict thesis. Unravelling its origins, James Ungureanu argues that Draper and White actually hoped their narratives would preserve religious belief. For them, science was ultimately a scapegoat for a much larger and more important argument dating back to the Protestant Reformation, where one theological tradition was pitted against another—a more progressive, liberal, and diffusive Christianity against a more traditional, conservative, and orthodox Christianity. By the mid-nineteenth century, narratives of conflict between “science and religion” were largely deployed between contending theological schools of thought. However, these narratives were later appropriated by secularists, freethinkers, and atheists as weapons against all religion. By revisiting its origins, development, and popularization, Ungureanu ultimately reveals that the “conflict thesis” was just one of the many unintended consequences of the Protestant Reformation.

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Animals and Religion

What do animals—other than human animals—have to do with religion? How do our religious ideas about animals affect the lives of real animals in the world? How can we deepen our understanding of both animals and religion by considering them together? Animals and Religion explores how animals have crucially shaped how we understand ourselves, the other living beings around us, and our relationships with them.Through incisive analyses of religious examples from around the world, the original contributions to this volume demonstrate how animals have played key roles in every known religious tradition, whether as sacred beings, symbols, objects of concern, fellow creatures, or religious teachers. And through our religious imagination, ethics, and practices, we have deeply impacted animal lives, whether by domesticating, sacrificing, dominating, eating, refraining from eating, blessing, rescuing, releasing, commemorating, or contemplating them. Drawing primarily on perspectives from religious studies and Christian theology, augmented by cutting-edge work in anthropology, biology, philosophy, and psychology, Animals and Religion offers the reader a richer understanding of who animals are and who we humans are. Do animals have emotions? Do they think or use language? Are they persons? How we answer questions like these affects diverse aspects of religion that shape not ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Religion and Conspiracy Theories - David G. Robertson

Religion and Conspiracy Theories: An Introduction is the first accessible volume to systematically examine the relationship between religion and conspiracy theories in the contemporary world in critical and historical perspective.It lays out the historical development of these important categories, considers different theoretical approaches and looks at case studies of conspiracy theories in religion, about religion and as religion. It maintains a critical perspective throughout on the relationship between truth and power, and in the process provides a fresh perspective on belief and worldviews in our modern world.Designed for use in the classroom, the book features helpful diagrams and resources for teachers. It is an essential read for all students of religion and conspiracy theories, as well as scholars of politics, religious studies, sociology, anthropology and cultural studies.

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Art And Science Of Managing Public Risks - Dinesh Kumar Srivastava, V S Ramamurthy, Shailesh Nayak

The COVID-19 and the onslaught of Climate Change have exposed the fragility of our lives and ecosystem. Natural disasters like asteroid impact, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, floods, cyclones, etc., and pandemics like plagues, smallpox, cholera, tuberculosis, malaria, etc., have been man''s nemesis from the beginning of time. This list of public risks has now expanded to include pollutions, industrial disasters, and very many new, confusing and emerging technologies.How have governments handled these public risks? How have they convinced people to take precautions under such emergencies? What measures does one take for managing them, and for the rescue, relief, and rehabilitation of the masses? And most importantly, how does one prepare the masses to face the risks without panicking? It is argued that sermons, dictates, and discourses may not work in democratic societies. Rather, one needs a new breed of risk communicators who can enter into a dialogue with the people to prepare them for these challenges and to welcome truly beneficial new technologies.The book takes a panoramic view of the issue of risks and illustrates the challenges and opportunities of the Art and Science of Managing Public Risks. It celebrates the indomitable spirit of man, who has leveraged science to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Managing and Organizations - Stewart R Clegg, Matthew Mount, Tyrone S. Pitsis

Covering the fundamentals of organizational behaviour, as well critically reflecting on the institutions and practices of business life, the seventh edition of Managing and Organizations has been updated to include:• A new chapter on Managing Diversity and Inclusion written by Martyna Sliwa, Professor of Business Ethics and Organisation Studies at Durham University Business School.• A new chapter on Managing Motivation—what drives individuals and teams to excel.• New and revamped case studies and examples from well-known organizations such as Nike, Tiffany, Nokia, Walmart and OpenAI.• An increased focus on sustainability and ethics, demonstrating how organizations can thrive whilst protecting people and planet.  This textbook is essential reading for anyone studying organizational behaviour at undergraduate or postgraduate level.Stewart Clegg is Professor at the University of Sydney, Australia and Emeritus Professor at the University of Technology Sydney, Australia.Tyrone S. Pitsis is Professor of Strategic Projects at the University of York, UKMatt Mount is Associate Professor of Strategy at the University of Adelaide, Australia.

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Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion, and The Natural History of Religion - David Hume

David Hume is the greatest and also one of the most provocative philosophers to have written in the English language. No philosopher is more important for his careful, critical, and deeply perceptive examination of the grounds for belief in divine powers and for his sceptical accounts of the causes and consequences of religious belief, expressed most powerfully in the Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion and The Natural History of Religion. The Dialogues ask if belief in God can be inferred from the nature of the universe or whether it is even consistent with what we know about the universe. The Natural History of Religion investigates the origins of belief, and follows its development from harmless polytheism to dogmatic monotheism. Together they constitute the most formidable attack upon the rationality of religious belief ever mounted by a philosopher. This edition also includes Section XI of The Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding and a letter concerning the Dialogues, as well as particularly helpful critical apparatus and abstracts of the main texts, enabling the reader to locate or relocate key topics. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Cosmic Roots: The Conflict Between Science And Religion And How It Led To The Secular Age - Ira Mark Egdall

Cosmic Roots traces the five-thousand-year conflict between science and religion — and how it has shaped our modern secular worldview.Told with rare clarity and striking insight, this fascinating and thought-provoking book focuses on the history of cosmology and its sister science astronomy. For it was discoveries within these great disciplines which first led to the conflict between science and religion. The story begins with the cosmological beliefs of the ancients — from the flat Earth models of the Sumerians and Hebrews to the Greek notion of the orbits of planets as divine circles. Topics progress from Aristotle and Ptolemy''s integrated planetary models to the Sun-centered cosmologies of Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, and the great Isaac Newton. Their combined scientific achievements stand as testimony to the power and imagination of the human mind.This meticulously researched narrative also traces the roots of Western religion, based on historical events and archeological evidence. It takes us on a captivating journey through Western religious history — from ancient paganism to the ethical monotheism of the Hebrews, Christians, and Moslems. Along the way, we follow the rise and fall of civilizations, of empires, cycles of war and peace, unification and division.The book concludes with how Darwin came ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Vows of Religious Life in a Secular Society - Professor Judith A. Merkle

This book investigates religious vows, shedding light on the type of faith that can sustain humanity in secular times. It examines the personal impact of religious life as well as its potential to foster a sense of completeness within society at large.Unbelief in today’s society can be partially rooted in the shallowness of the sort of religion that the secular can abandon. Such a religion, characterized as magical, shallow, illusory, or rooted solely in external rituals, lacks the depth required to thrive in a secular society. It fails to address the profound aspects of human existence, the authentic freedom of the spirit, and the enduring obedience of faith.This study of religious vows uncovers their deeper meanings in light of these challenges. It invites us to consider whether religious life, despite contemporary criticisms, can be seen as "touching wholeness". This book does not only delve into the theological foundations of these vows but also key areas which impact their understanding and living in new contexts. It surveys sociological landscapes and goes beyond to encompass shifts in science, psychology, theology. Religious life in this sense is part of the renewal of the church, as well as an agent in it. By focusing ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Politics and Religion: The Basics - Jeffrey Haynes

Politics and Religion: The Basics provides a concise introduction to the complex interactions between politics and religion in both domestic and international contexts.This book examines the role of religion in shaping political systems, behaviours, and debates worldwide. By introducing some of the most prominent religions, it explores their impact on contemporary politics and sheds light on key topics such as religious nationalism, gender inequality, religious terrorism, and the struggle for religious freedom. Using case studies from countries including Iran, the USA, France, China, and Turkey, it highlights pivotal events such as IranÂ’s 1979 revolution and addresses modern controversies like the rise of religious nationalism. Broader discussions on democratisation, globalisation, and secularisation are integrated with theoretical insights and practical examples, offering a comprehensive overview of the field.Aimed at undergraduate students in political science, international relations, and religious studies, this book is also a valuable resource for scholars. With its clear structure and real-world relevance, it provides an ideal starting point for understanding the dynamic relationship between politics and religion.

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Religion and Politics in Europe and Latin America - Andres Perez-Baltodano

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.

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Women and Documentary Film in Contemporary Iran - Najmeh Moradiyan-Rizi

Takes an industrial approach to women’s documentary practices in Iran since the late 1990s with a patrticular focus on gender politics.

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AQA GCSE Religious Studies Specification A Christianity, Islam and the Religious, Philosophical and Ethical Themes Workbook - Jan Hayes, Ebrahim Nadat

Build the confidence, knowledge and skills your students need to succeed in AQA GCSE Religious Studies A.This time-saving, write-in workbook can be used flexibly for classwork or homework, throughout the course or for revision and exam practice.- Improve understanding through a range of activities that enable students to review, reinforce and apply their knowledge across each component of the course- Prepare for assessment with exam-style questions to help students practise and perfect their technique- Encourage independent study and progression with answers onlineThis workbook covers:Component 1: The study of religions: beliefs, teachings and practices- Christianity- IslamComponent 2: Religious, philosophical and ethical studies- Theme A: Relationships and families- Theme B: Religion and life- Theme C: The existence of God and revelation- Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict- Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment- Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice

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Narratives of Peace in Religious Discourses

In the Modern Age, the encounter and conflict between competing religious identities produced a renewed emphasis on the concept of peace, which was invested with religious, political and ideological connotations that still need to be investigated. This volume explores the role of religious discourse in the construction of the concept of peace from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment, analyzing the narratives which in Europe gave extrahuman value to peace, with a focus on the processes of idealization of peace and the relationship with the concept of toleration. The volume investigates crucial authors such as Nicholas of Cusa, Luis Vives, Pico della Mirandola, Erasmus of Rotterdam, Thomas More, Pierre Bayle, Benjamin Constant, who reflected on the problem of tolerance as an attempt to shape the relationship between confessions as a peaceful coexistence beyond doctrinal differences. The essays explore the extent to which religious conflicts within Christianity triggered a rhetoric of peace and tolerance/toleration, for instance in the case of the French Wars of Religion and the Revolt of the Netherlands. The rhetoric and imaginary field of peace in its religious connotations are then explored and analyzed in their apocalyptic (for Benivieni or Savonarola) or humanistic connotations (from Petrarca to Pico). The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Critical Religious Education in Practice - Andrew Wright, Christina Easton, Angela Wright, Angela Goodman

Critical Religious Education in Practice serves as an accessible handbook to help teachers put Critical Religious Education (CRE) into practice. The book offers straightforward guidance, unpicking some of the key difficulties that teachers encounter when implementing this high-profile pedagogical approach.In-depth explanations of CRE pedagogy, accompanied by detailed lesson plans and activities, will give teachers the confidence they need to inspire debate in the classroom, tackling issues as controversial as the authority of the Qur’an and the relationship between science and religion. The lesson plans and schemes of work exemplify CRE in practice and are aimed at empowering teachers to implement CRE pedagogy across their curriculum. Additional chapters cover essential issues such as differentiation, assessment, the importance of subject knowledge and tips for tackling tricky topics. The accompanying resources, including PowerPoint presentations and worksheets, are available via the book’s companion website.Key to developing a positive classroom culture and promoting constructive attitudes towards Religious Education, this text is essential reading for all practising and future teachers of Religious Education in secondary schools.

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Representing Religion in Film

This is the first full-length exploration of the relationship between religion, film, and ideology. It shows how religion is imagined, constructed, and interpreted in film and film criticism. The films analyzed include The Last Jedi, Terminator, Cloud Atlas, Darjeeling Limited, Hellboy, The Revenant, Religulous, and The Secret of my Success. Each chapter offers: - an explanation of the particular representation of religion that appears in film - a discussion of how this representation has been interpreted in film criticism and religious studies scholarship - an in-depth study of a Hollywood or popular film to highlight the rhetorical, social, and political functions this representation accomplishes on the silver screen - a discussion about how such analysis might be applied to other films of a similar genre Written in an accessible style, and focusing on Hollywood and popular cinema, this book will be of interest to both movie lovers and experts alike.

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Kant’s Rational Religion and the Radical Enlightenment - Dr Anna Tomaszewska

Kant’s defence of religion and attempts to reconcile faith with reason position him as a moderate Enlightenment thinker in existing scholarship. Challenging this view and reconceptualising Kant’s religion along rationalist lines, Anna Tomaszewska sheds light on its affinities with the ideas of the radical Enlightenment, originating in the work of Baruch Spinoza and understood as a critique of divine revelation. Distinguishing the epistemological, ethical and political aspects of such a critique, Tomaszewska shows how Kant’s defence of religion consists of rationalizing its core tenets and establishing morality as the essence of religious faith. She aligns him with other early modern rationalists and German Spinozists and reveals the significance for contemporary political philosophy. Providing reasons for prioritizing freedom of thought, and hence religious criticism, over an unqualified freedom of belief, Kant''s theology approximates the secularising tendency of the radical Enlightenment. Here is an understanding of how the shift towards a secular outlook in Western culture was shaped by attempts to rationalize rather than uproot Christianity.

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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing Projects and Initiatives - Harvard Business Review, Michael D. Watkins, Jeff Sutherland, Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez, Rita

Everyone leads projects. Learn how to manage them more effectively.If you read nothing else on leading projects large and small, read these 10 articles. We''ve combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you manage initiatives that will inspire your people, tackle your biggest challenges using agile, and prepare yourself and your organization for a world driven by projects.This book will inspire you to:Reap benefits from your initiatives more quicklyBecome a better project sponsorKill initiatives that aren''t performingNavigate the politics of innovation projectsKeep AI and digital transformation on trackPrepare for the next generation of project management toolsThis collection of articles includes "The Project Economy Has Arrived," by Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez; "Too Many Projects," by Rose Hollister and Michael D. Watkins; "Increase Your Return on Failure," by Julian Birkinshaw and Martine Haas; "How to Navigate the Politics of an Innovation Project," by Brian Uzzi; "Cultural Change That Sticks," by Jon R. Katzenbach, Ilona Steffen, and Caroline Kronley; "Agile at Scale," by Darrell K. Rigby, Jeff Sutherland, and Andy Noble; "For an Agile Transformation, Choose the Right People," by Rob Cross, Heidi K. Gardner, and Alia Crocker; "Discovery-Driven Digital Transformation," by Rita McGrath and Ryan ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Religion and Marxism - Paul-Francois Tremlett

This concise and accessible introduction brings the writings of Marx and Engels and later thinkers in the Marxist tradition including Althusser, Gramsci, the Frankfurt School as well as Liberation Theologians such as Gutierrez and Maduro, into focus in relation to questions of religion, social change and social justice. Marx was a nineteenth century thinker trying to develop a theory that could explain the dramatic social and technological changes that he lived through. Later thinkers modified and developed key elements of Marx'' theoretical model, with religion - particularly Christianity - providing a vital point of critical self-reflection for thinkers in the Marxist tradition. This book tracks these modifications and developments to Marx'' ideas, and their continuing relevance to contemporary debates about religion, social change and social justice.

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Law and Religion

This volume consists of nineteen previously-published articles written by leading international scholars on various aspects of law and religion. The volume looks at law and religion in the context of political power, covering different religions including Christianity, Islam and Judaism. It examines through a diversity of perspectives the law in religion and religion in law, enabling readers to gain multi-disciplinary insights into pressing contemporary issues.

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Animal Welfare in World Religion - Joyce D'Silva

This unique and readable book examines the relationship between religion and animal welfare, taking a detailed dive into the teachings and practices of the major world religions.While there are many books expounding the beliefs of the major religions and many about the rights and welfare of animals, there are few linking the two. With each chapter focusing on one of the five major religions – Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism – the book explores the beliefs and practices which drive our relationship with and treatment of animals. The book draws on the scriptures of the major faiths and includes the voices of leading historical religious figures and contemporary faith leaders. In doing so, it compares the teachings of old with contemporary practices and showcases the impact of the major religions on both the protection and exploitation of animals, from running animal sanctuaries, to participating in or condoning cruel sports and factory farming. Importantly, the book also includes a chapter looking beyond the major world religions, where it examines a wider range of beliefs and practices, including Indigenous peoples from the USA and Australia, Jainism, Sikhism and Rastafarianism, to provide fascinating insights into another range of beliefs and views on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Until We Are Free: My Fight for Human Rights in Iran (1846045029)

Kniha - autor Shirin Ebadi, 286 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Penned by the Nobel Peace Prize winning author of "Iran Awakening", comes the story of one woman's fight for human rights in the face of political and personal betrayal. 'Powerful and sometimes shocking... (Ebadi), who is an emblem of her country... has paid a high price' "Sunday Times"

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