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Advance praise: 'The resurgence of nationalisms, usually populist, often religious, and all too often authoritarian, is central to global politics today. Soper and Fetzer, already distinguished scholars of religion, immigration, and political identities, have now produced a seminal theory of how and why religion and nationalism are related in distinct ways in different societies. It will have both an immediate and enduring impact.' Rogers M. Smith, Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Political Science, University of Pennsylvania Advance praise: 'The best comparative and historical investigation to date of the complex and varied relationship between religion and nationalism in the modern era. Lucidly written and carefully researched, this book is a must-read for any social scientist or historian working on religion and politics today.' Philip Gorski, Yale University, Connecticut Advance praise: 'Distinguished scholars of religion and politics J. Christopher Soper and Joel S. Fetzer have produced a characteristically sober and illuminating treatment of a global issue of the first importance: the nexus of religion and nationalism, a relationship that is increasingly fraught in America and around the world. Soper and Fetzer combine theoretical sophistication and empirical depth and range to demonstrate that this relationship assumes many more forms - including stable and liberal forms - than the usual simplistic dichotomy of religious vs. secular nationalism assumes. This book will now be the essential guide to the global politics of religion and nationalism, not only for scholars but for the lay public as well.' Timothy Samuel Shah, Director for International Research, Religious Freedom Research Project, Georgetown University Advance praise: 'This important work unpacks the critical and complex relationship between religion and nationalism. With six case studies ranging across multiple regions of the world, Fetzer and Soper enable us to better understand the interaction between religion and nationalism, and the impact varied patterns have on political and social outcomes.' Carolyn M. Warner, Arizona State University

The resurgence of nationalisms, usually populist, often religious, and all too often authoritarian, is central to global politics today. Soper and Fetzer, already distinguished scholars of religion, immigration, and political identities, have now produced a seminal theory of how and why religion and nationalism are related in distinct ways in different societies. It will have both an immediate and enduring impact. Rogers M. Smith, Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Political Science, University of Pennsylvania The best comparative and historical investigation to date of the complex and varied relationship between religion and nationalism in the modern era. Lucidly written and carefully researched, this book is a must-read for any social scientist or historian working on religion and politics today. Philip Gorski, Professor of Sociology, Yale University Distinguished scholars of religion and politics Christopher Soper and Joel Fetzer have produced a characteristically sober and illuminating treatment of a global issue of the first importance: the nexus of religion and nationalism, a relationship that is increasingly fraught in America and around the world. Soper and Fetzer combine theoretical sophistication and empirical depth and range to demonstrate that this relationship assumes many more forms - including stable and liberal forms - than the usual simplistic dichotomy of religious vs. secular nationalism assumes. This book will now be the essential guide to the global politics of religion and nationalism, not only for scholars but for the lay public as well. Timothy Samuel Shah, Director for International Research, Religious Freedom Research Project, Georgetown University

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J. Christopher Soper is Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Pepperdine University, Malibu. He received his Ph.D. from Yale University, Connecticut and his M.Div. from Yale Divinity School. Joel S. Fetzer is Frank R. Seaver Professor of Social Science and Professor of Political Science at Pepperdine University, Malibu. A graduate of Cornell University and Yale University, he specializes in religion and politics and in migration studies.

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