Secularism: The Basics - Paperback

by Jacques Berlinerblau (Author)

Secularism: The Basics is a concise and engaging introduction to public discussions of secularism across the globe and this thoroughly updated edition continues to be an ideal starting point for anyone seeking a readable introduction to the often-conflicting interpretations of one of our era's most complex and controversial ideas.

Author Biography

Jacques Berlinerblau is a Professor of Jewish Civilization at Georgetown University, USA. He is the author of numerous scholarly works on secularism, including How to Be Secular: A Call to Arms for Religious Freedom (2012) and the article "Secular Africa: Making Sense of Non-Compliance to Secular Constitutions in Sub-Saharan Africa," co-authored by Bethania Michael and Alexander Lin (2023).