Values and Participation |
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Author:
| Budijanto, Bambang |
Series title: | Regnum Studies in Mission Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-60608-875-3 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2009 |
Publisher: | Wipf & Stock Publishers
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $30.00 |
Book Description:
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Socio-religious values and socio-economic development are interdependent, interrelated, and are constantly changing in the context of macro political structures, economic policy, religious organizations, and globalization; and micro influences such as local affinities, identity, politics, leadership and beliefs. The three Lopait communities in Central Java, Indonesia provide an excellent model of a rich and complex negotiations and interactions among all of the above factors. The book...
More DescriptionSocio-religious values and socio-economic development are interdependent, interrelated, and are constantly changing in the context of macro political structures, economic policy, religious organizations, and globalization; and micro influences such as local affinities, identity, politics, leadership and beliefs. The three Lopait communities in Central Java, Indonesia provide an excellent model of a rich and complex negotiations and interactions among all of the above factors. The book argues that the comprehensive approach in understanding the socio-religious values of each local community is essential to accurately describing their respective identity which will help institutions and agencies, both governmental and non-governmental, to relate to these communities with dignity and respect.