Explaining Religious Party Strength by Mario Rebelo (Paperback Book)

Name: Explaining Religious Party Strength by Mario Rebelo (Paperback Book)
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Explaining Religious Party Strength explores why religious political parties are electorally successful in some countries but not in others.\nDrawing on insights from political science and sociology, this book argues that religious parties are typically formed for defensive reasons, reacting against state-builders\u0092 attempts to secularize public services such as education, welfare, and healthcare. Building on these findings, the author argues that the strength of religious parties is determined by the infrastructural power of the state. Weak states that fail to provide adequate public services open up space for religious communities to build a dense network of private schools, hospitals, and charities, which translates into votes for religious political parties. By contrast, strong states\n\nExplaining Religious Party Strength\nState Capacity, Social Services, and Religious Civil Society\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery usi;