Religion and the Environment: An Introduction

Religion and the Environment explores the relationship between religion and the environment, covering themes such as the religion-environment interface, pre- and post-industrial religious practices, and religious response to industrialization, globalization, and urbanization. It offers a sophisticated yet accessible exploration of the topic through case studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 260 pages
Publication date: 31 December 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Religion and the Environment is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the controversial topic of how religion relates to our global environment. It explores the complex relationship between religion and the environment, including the interface between religion and the natural world, pre- and post-industrial religious practices related to resource extraction and the rise of the Anthropocene, religious responses to the impacts of contemporary industrialization, globalization, and urbanization, religious thought, leadership, policy formation, and grassroots activism in relation to the environment.

The book offers students and general readers a sophisticated yet accessible exploration of the relationship between religion and the environment, through case studies ranging from climate change to the impacts of warfare. It will be an excellent addition to introductory courses and those approaching the topic for the first time.

The book is divided into four chapters, each covering a different aspect of the religion-environment relationship. The first chapter provides an overview of the topic and highlights the importance of understanding the relationship between religion and the environment. The second chapter explores the religion-environment interface, including the ways in which religious beliefs and practices shape our relationship with the natural world. The third chapter examines pre- and post-industrial religious practices related to resource extraction and the rise of the Anthropocene. The fourth chapter analyzes religious responses to the impacts of contemporary industrialization, globalization, and urbanization, including the role of religious thought, leadership, policy formation, and grassroots activism in addressing environmental challenges.

Throughout the book, case studies are used to illustrate the key themes and provide real-world examples of how religion and the environment interact. These case studies range from climate change to the impacts of warfare, and include examples from a variety of religious traditions, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism.

Religion and the Environment is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the complex relationship between religion and the environment. It offers a comprehensive and accessible exploration of the topic, and will be an excellent addition to introductory courses and those approaching the topic for the first time.

Weight: 496g
Dimension: 174 x 246 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138569782