USD $153.00
Moral Pressure for Responsible Globalization
Religious Diplomacy in the Age of the Anthropocene
Series: - International Studies in Religion and Society, Volume: 30
Author:
In Moral Pressure for Responsible Globalization, Sherrie M. Steiner offers an account of religious diplomacy with the G8, G7 and G20 to evoke new possibilities in an effort to influence globalization to become more equitable and sustainable. Commonly portrayed as ‘out of control’, globalization is considered here as a political process that can be redirected to avoid the tragedy of the global commons.
The secularization tradition of religion depicts faith-based public engagement as dangerous. Making use of historical materials from faith-based G-plus System shadow summits (2005-2017), Steiner provides ample information to arrive at an interpretation that significantly differs from traditional accounts. Using broader scope conditions, Steiner considers how human induced environmental changes contribute to religious resurgence under conditions of weakening nation states.
The secularization tradition of religion depicts faith-based public engagement as dangerous. Making use of historical materials from faith-based G-plus System shadow summits (2005-2017), Steiner provides ample information to arrive at an interpretation that significantly differs from traditional accounts. Using broader scope conditions, Steiner considers how human induced environmental changes contribute to religious resurgence under conditions of weakening nation states.
Sherrie M. Steiner, Ph.D. (1998), Washington State University, is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Purdue University Fort Wayne. Her publications on environment and religion include "Is Religious Soft Power of Consequence in the World Today?", in: Jean-Guy A. Goulet (editor) Experiencing Religion in the Contemporary World, Religious Diversity Today, Volume 3:1-34 (Praeger).
"Rigorous, inclusive, and extensive, Moral Pressure for Responsible Globalization is an exemplary model of transdisciplinary scholarship that not only contributes new knowledge otherwise lost between the interstices of disciplines, but also addresses at its core the ethical imperative of globalized responsibility for the ecosystems upon which our lives depend. At a time when the era of globalization is characterized by “governance without government,” mounting uncertainties, and “wicked problems” such as the metastasizing of religiously motivated violence, Moral Pressure for Responsible Globalization is indispensable literature for religious studies scholars and political scientists alike." - Adam Loch, University of Denver/Illif School of Theology, in: Reading Religion March 2018
"This impressive and well-researched book provides readers with new insights into the politics at the juncture of religion and transnational environmental policy." - P. Sean Morris, University of Helsinki, Finland, in: International Affairs 95: 6, 2019
"This impressive and well-researched book provides readers with new insights into the politics at the juncture of religion and transnational environmental policy." - P. Sean Morris, University of Helsinki, Finland, in: International Affairs 95: 6, 2019
Foreword
Acknowledgments
List of Illustrations
List of Abbreviations and Acronyms
1 Introduction: Religious Engagement for More Responsible Governance
Beyond Sustainable Development as Oxymoron
The Evolution of Religious Shadow Summitry
Theoretical Account of the F8/F7/F20 Initiative
Theoretical Development—Why Religion? Why Now?
In Matters of Religion, Religion Matters
2 G-plus System Diplomacy
The Origins and Evolution of the G-plus System
The Rules of Governing without Government
Broadening the Dialogue
Engagement Group Recognition
Monitoring of the G-plus System
3 Governance in the Age of the Anthropocene
Primarily Human-induced Global Environmental Changes
Environmental Implications for Governance
‘Transition Science’ Emerges to Inform Governance
Governance for a Common Future
Implications for G8/G7 and G20 Financial Deliberations
Patterned Vulnerabilities and Anti-Globalization Protests
Governance without Government
The Costs of Globalized Irresponsibility
Conclusion
4 The Return of Religion to Transnational Relations
Transnational Religious Resurgence
The Crisis of Secularization
Can Secularization be Taken Too Far?
Reimagining the Secular with ‘Cosmopolitan Solutions’
Religious Diplomacy
Cosmopiety
Conclusion
5 The F8/F7/F20 Initiative
Origins and Evolution
The F8
The F7
The F20
The Merge
Patterning after the G-plus System
Distinguishing Factors
Invitees and Organizational Representation
Phases of Development
Conclusion
6 Illuminating the Unseen
Summary Overview
Annual Initiatives
2005 United Kingdom—Civil Society Ecumenical Origins
2006 Russia—An Interfaith State Affair
2007 Germany—Consolidating the Vision
2008 Japan—Decentering Anthropocentrism
2009 Italy—A Natural Disaster
2010 Canada—Engagement and Governance
2011 France—Respecting the ‘Other’
2012 United States—Special Delivery
2013 United Kingdom—All a Twitter
2014 Australia—New Beginnings
2015 Istanbul—Consolidation
2016 China—Entering a New Phase of Dialogue
2017 Germany—Officially Engaged
Conclusion
7 Organizing Details, External Relations, and Documentation
Organizing the Summits
Leadership Rotation
The Organizing Committees
Financing
Religious Ritual
Special Events and Excursions
Aborted Events
External Relations
Heads of State
Government Advisors
Foreign Ministers
Sherpas
Members of Parliament
Mayors
Special Advisors
Civil Society
Academia
Business
Media
Conclusion
8 Reform, Assessment, and Impact
Reform
Accountability
Enduring Informality
Reflexive Engagement
Assessment
Information Technology
Influence of International Relations
Institutional Differentiation
Competing Assessments
Redundant
Replacement
Rejection
Reinforcement
Impact
G-plus System
Gender
Domestic Relations
Conclusion
9 The Golden Thread
A New Millennium
Global Ethic—Global Norm
The
MDG
Focal Point
F8/F7/F20
MDG
Dialogue
Transition Dynamics
F20
SDG
Dialogue
Non-human Agency
Conclusion
10 Collaboration for a Responsible Future
Religious Diplomacy in the Age of the Anthropocene
Tikkun Olam
Changing Times
SDG
Implementation Challenges
Governance Forecasts
What an F20 Might Offer
Further Research
Appendix A: Theoretical Orientation, Methodology, Documentation & Data
Methodology
Documentation
Data
Appendix B: Institutional Affiliations Reference List
References
Acknowledgments
List of Illustrations
List of Abbreviations and Acronyms
1 Introduction: Religious Engagement for More Responsible Governance
Beyond Sustainable Development as Oxymoron
The Evolution of Religious Shadow Summitry
Theoretical Account of the F8/F7/F20 Initiative
Theoretical Development—Why Religion? Why Now?
In Matters of Religion, Religion Matters
2 G-plus System Diplomacy
The Origins and Evolution of the G-plus System
The Rules of Governing without Government
Broadening the Dialogue
Engagement Group Recognition
Monitoring of the G-plus System
3 Governance in the Age of the Anthropocene
Primarily Human-induced Global Environmental Changes
Environmental Implications for Governance
‘Transition Science’ Emerges to Inform Governance
Governance for a Common Future
Implications for G8/G7 and G20 Financial Deliberations
Patterned Vulnerabilities and Anti-Globalization Protests
Governance without Government
The Costs of Globalized Irresponsibility
Conclusion
4 The Return of Religion to Transnational Relations
Transnational Religious Resurgence
The Crisis of Secularization
Can Secularization be Taken Too Far?
Reimagining the Secular with ‘Cosmopolitan Solutions’
Religious Diplomacy
Cosmopiety
Conclusion
5 The F8/F7/F20 Initiative
Origins and Evolution
The F8
The F7
The F20
The Merge
Patterning after the G-plus System
Distinguishing Factors
Invitees and Organizational Representation
Phases of Development
Conclusion
6 Illuminating the Unseen
Summary Overview
Annual Initiatives
2005 United Kingdom—Civil Society Ecumenical Origins
2006 Russia—An Interfaith State Affair
2007 Germany—Consolidating the Vision
2008 Japan—Decentering Anthropocentrism
2009 Italy—A Natural Disaster
2010 Canada—Engagement and Governance
2011 France—Respecting the ‘Other’
2012 United States—Special Delivery
2013 United Kingdom—All a Twitter
2014 Australia—New Beginnings
2015 Istanbul—Consolidation
2016 China—Entering a New Phase of Dialogue
2017 Germany—Officially Engaged
Conclusion
7 Organizing Details, External Relations, and Documentation
Organizing the Summits
Leadership Rotation
The Organizing Committees
Financing
Religious Ritual
Special Events and Excursions
Aborted Events
External Relations
Heads of State
Government Advisors
Foreign Ministers
Sherpas
Members of Parliament
Mayors
Special Advisors
Civil Society
Academia
Business
Media
Conclusion
8 Reform, Assessment, and Impact
Reform
Accountability
Enduring Informality
Reflexive Engagement
Assessment
Information Technology
Influence of International Relations
Institutional Differentiation
Competing Assessments
Redundant
Replacement
Rejection
Reinforcement
Impact
G-plus System
Gender
Domestic Relations
Conclusion
9 The Golden Thread
A New Millennium
Global Ethic—Global Norm
The
F8/F7/F20
Transition Dynamics
F20
Non-human Agency
Conclusion
10 Collaboration for a Responsible Future
Religious Diplomacy in the Age of the Anthropocene
Tikkun Olam
Changing Times
Governance Forecasts
What an F20 Might Offer
Further Research
Appendix A: Theoretical Orientation, Methodology, Documentation & Data
Methodology
Documentation
Data
Appendix B: Institutional Affiliations Reference List
References
All interested in religion and transnational relations, religion and the environment and anyone concerned with multifaith dialogue, globalization, the tragedy of the commons and implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.