some asian perspectives Heng, Michael Siam-Heng. creator text xxu S.l.] World Scientific Publishing Company 2010 monographic eng

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376 p. ; 23 cm. The concept of a secular state is important in many parts of Asia and how this is resolved has important implications for the social, economic and political development of various Asian countries. Unfortunately, problems of the secular state have all along been studied based on the historical experience of state formation in Europe, with little (or no) input from the Asian perspective. This book will for the very first time, present mainly Asian perspectives, while drawing on Western experience as well. Conceptual issues are discussed together with detailed accounts on how different countries and traditions understand and seek to implement the ideas of a secular state. Michael Siam-Heng Heng. Asia Islam and secularism Secularism Secularism--Political aspects BL2765.A78 200 STA 2010 9789814282376 (paperback) 9814282375 (paperback) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/9814282375/chopaconline-20 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/9814282375/chopaconline-20 0 131211 20170105102925.0 ASIN9814282375