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Legal Theory & Systems - Secularism and State Policies toward Religion: The United States, France, and Turkey (Cambridge Studies in Social Theory, Religion and Politics)

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Book Synopsis: Why do secular states pursue different policies toward religion? This book provides a generalizable argument about the impact of ideological struggles on the public policy making process, as well as a state-religion regimes index of 197 countries. More specifically, it analyzes why American state policies are largely tolerant of religion, whereas French and Turkish policies generally prohibit its public visibility, as seen in their bans on Muslim headscarves. In the United States, the dominant ideology is ‘passive secularism’, which requires the state to play a passive role, by allowing public visibility of religion. Dominant ideology in France and Turkey is ‘assertive secularism’, which demands that the state play an assertive role in excluding religion from the public sphere. Passive and assertive secularism became dominant in these cases through certain historical processes, particularly the presence or absence of an ancien régime based on the marriage between monarchy and hegemonic religion during state-building periods.

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Discover the fascinating dynamics of secularism and state policies toward religion with our thought-provoking book, "Secularism and State Policies toward Religion: The United States, France, and Turkey". Delve into the intricate interplay between ideology and public policy making, and gain insights into why different countries adopt varying stances on religion. Unravel the complexities of 'passive secularism' in the United States and 'assertive secularism' in France and Turkey, and explore their historical underpinnings.

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Unlock a wealth of knowledge on the cultural, political, and historical factors that shape state responses to religion. Whether you're a scholar, student, or simply curious about the intersection of ideology and public governance, this compelling study provides a nuanced examination of how different ideological frameworks impact state behavior. Engage with the debates surrounding public visibility of religion and the role of the state in regulating religious practices in diverse sociopolitical contexts.

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