Comparing policy in America, France, and Turkey, this book analyzes the impact of ideological struggles on public policies toward religion.

While Turkey has grown as a world power, promoting the image of a progressive and stable nation, several policy choices have strained its relationship with the

Exploring the relationship between religion and the state Focusing on the intersection of religion, law, and politics in contemporary liberal democracies, Black

This book examines how the competition between religious and secular forces influenced state religion policy between 1990 and 2008. While both sides were active

Religion and democracy can make tense bedfellows. Secular elites may view religious movements as conflict-prone and incapable of compromise, while religious act