Religion and the Global City

Religion and the Global City is the first book to explore how religious movements and actors shape and are shaped by aspects of global city dynamics. It brings together a wealth of ethnographically rich and vivid case studies in a diversity of urban settings, in both Global North and Global South contexts, and explores some of the most pressing issues of our times, such as globalization, urban change, and religious politics.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 336 pages
\n Publication date: 27 December 2018
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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This groundbreaking book is the first to delve into the intricate interplay between religious movements and the dynamic aspects of global cities. Drawing upon a robust theoretical foundation and extensive empirical evidence, Religion and the Global City emerges as a seminal contribution to the field of urban religion. Co-authored by David Garbin and Anna Strhan, this comprehensive work showcases a rich collection of ethnographically rich and vividly portrayed case studies, spanning diverse urban contexts in both the Global North and Global South. These case studies, drawn from both renowned global cities like London and Paris and prominent cosmopolitan metropolises such as Bangalore, Rio de Janeiro, Lagos, Singapore, and Hong Kong, serve as powerful sites within the intricate networks of information, culture, and morality that characterize contemporary globalization.

The chapters within this book address some of the most pressing and consequential themes of our time. They explore the profound impact of globalization, particularly the role played by global neo-liberal regimes, on urban landscapes and societies. The authors also examine the dramatic urbanization trends observed in Global South countries, highlighting the challenges and opportunities these transformations present. Additionally, they delve into the realm of religious politics and the resurgence of religious revivalism, particularly in the context of transnational Islam and global Pentecostal/Charismatic Christianity.

Through their meticulous analysis and compelling storytelling, David Garbin and Anna Strhan shed light on the complex dynamics that shape and are shaped by religious movements and global city dynamics. This book serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners interested in understanding the intricate relationship between religion, urbanization, and the broader socio-political landscape. By advancing discussions in the field of urban religion and providing insightful guidance for future research, Religion and the Global City contributes to our collective understanding of the rapidly evolving world we inhabit.

\n Weight: 506g\n
Dimension: 158 x 235 x 16 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781350094635\n \n