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State and Religion: The Australian Story
This book provides a comprehensive historical review of the interaction of the state and religion in Australia. It brings together examples of areas in which the state and religion interact, and reviews these through Australia's history from settlement to the present day.
| Author(s) | By Renae Barker (University of Western Australia). |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 354 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Availability | Available |
This book provides a comprehensive historical review of the interaction of the state and religion in Australia. It brings together examples of areas in which the state and religion interact, and reviews these through Australia's history from settlement to the present day.
1: Introduction; Part I: Theory and Context; 2: Theories of State-Religion Relationships; 3: In the Beginning; 4: Religion in the Australian Constitution; 5: Comparison with other Jurisdictions; Part II: Australian Case Studies; 6: Contemporary Issues; 7:
Renae Barker is a lecturer in the Law School and Honorary Research Fellow in the Centre for Muslim States and Societies at the University of Western Australia. She is a member of Bishop in Council and Trustee in the Anglican Diocese of Bunbury and a membe
