The Routledge Handbook of Religion and Politics in Europe

The Routledge Handbook of Religion and Politics in Europe is an outstanding reference source to this engaging subject area. In response to certain religion-related political developments, including the terrorist attacks in echoing that of 9/11; the rise of the far right and populism linked to anti-Islamic rhetoric in the context of migration of Muslims into Europe; and a series of controversies to do with free speech and hate speech have led to a catalyst for a surge in interdisciplinary scholarship. The relationships between religion and politics are recognised as central to our understanding of contemporary European life and are increasingly investigated from a variety of approaches and perspectives. Comprising 31 chapters by a team of international contributors, the Handbook is divided into three parts: Theoretical Underpinnings and Methodological Perspectives Actors, Policies and Institutions Emerging Themes and Current Debates Within these sections central issues, debates and problems to religion and politics are examined, including: migration, religion in the city, digital religion, environmentalism, humour, celebrity and leadership, activism, authority, citizenship, mediatization, secularism, judicialization, marketization, political economy, security, European parliament, human rights, party politics, populism, feminism, political violence, hate speech, bioethics, pandemics and health, cults, race, equality and inequality. The Routledge Handbook of Religion and Politics in Europe is essential reading for students and researchers in religious studies and politics. The Handbook will also be very useful for those in related fields, such as cultural studies, media studies, anthropology and sociology.