Routledge

Routledge

English

’By drawing upon and weaving together theoretical debates about transnational migration, religion, and social movements, the contributors to this volume show readers how service movements work, who they help, and what some of their effects are. Much of what we know about these groups is based on studies of Christian faith-based organizations and non-governmental organizations from the global north. Because Global Religious Movements Across Borders includes case studies from India, Japan, Nigeria, and the Philippines, among others, it broadens our empirical understanding while producing fresh grist with which to theorize.’ Sociology of Religion 'The study of transnational global service movements rooted in religious traditions is a new and fascinating field of enquiry that demands scholarly involvement.' Fieldwork in Religion