Author: Smith, Bardwell L. (ed.)
Title: RELIGION AND LEGITIMATION OF POWER IN SRI LANKA.
Description: Chambersburg, Anima Books, 1978. 1st edition 244 pp. Pb. A collection of 13 essays (of which editor wrote 3) on Buddhism and the state; with references at end each essay. This collection examines how religion and politics have intersected in Sri Lanka over the years, discussing several periods of Ceylonese history. It provides coverage of the Anuradhapura period and explores Theravada Buddhism in the political life of modern Sri Lanka. Spine worn at bottom. Light green spot front cover. Otherwise good and clean copy.

Keywords: religie, politiek, ,