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Religion and democracy in Taiwan / Cheng-tian Kuo.
| Author/creator | Kuo, Cheng-tian, 1957- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Albany, NY : State University of New York Press, ©2008. |
| Description | x, 161 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Theories of religion and democracy -- Research methodology -- Changing political and religious environment -- Taiwanese Buddhism -- General description -- The Buddha light mountain -- Buddhist Compassion Relief Ciji Foundation -- The Dharma drum mountain -- The Zhongtai Can Monastery -- Other Buddhists -- Christianity -- General description -- The Presbyterians -- The Baptists -- The local church -- Other denominations -- Daoism and folk religions -- Definition -- Daoism -- Yiguandao -- The Mazu belief -- Statistical analysis -- Taiwan's religious profile -- Religion and party preference -- Religion and democratic values -- Religion and democratic behavior -- Comparison of Taiwanese believers -- Comparing Taiwanese and Korean believers -- Conclusion -- Summary and comparison -- Methodological, theoretical and practical implications. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 141-153) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007033219 |
| ISBN | 9780791474457 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0791474453 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780791474464 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0791474461 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BL1975 .K84 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |