The Law and Religious Market Theory: China, Taiwan and Hong Kong

ISBN-13: 9781108796187 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 247 str.

Jianlin Chen

Opis

An interdisciplinary approach that will appeal to scholars in law and also sociological disciplines such as religion, law and society, and East Asian studies. Utilises comparative case studies from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong to illustrate the original law and religious market theory.

Recenzje

'A brilliant and essential read for those interested in exploring the complex and multifaceted ways in which law and religion interact. Chen does a masterful job elucidating the situation in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, yet his work is relevant to the relationship between law and religion around the globe. I am not generally a fan of the 'market' approach to understanding law or religion, but the way in which Chen uses that approach to shine a light on the deeper interaction between law and religion and the many problems with the concept of neutrality is enlightening. Simply put, this book is a must read for all law and religion scholars.' Frank S. Ravitch, Michigan State University College of Law

Spis treści

1. Introduction; 2. The law and religious market theory; 3. China; 4. Taiwan; 5. Hong Kong; 6. Articulating the normative benchmark; 7. Means and ways; 8. Political participation and democratic reform; 9. Conclusion and epilogue: same, same but different?