Farr, Thomas F. 1948-

World of faith and freedom : why international religious liberty is vital to American national security / by Thomas F. Farr. - New York : Oxford University Press, 2008. - xi, 367 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [313]-348) and index.

Introduction : why religious freedom? -- Confounded by faith -- The intellectual sources of diplomacy's religion deficit -- Religion and liberal governance -- The legislative campaign against religious persecution -- The lion's den at Foggy Bottom : act I -- Interregnum (2000-2002) -- The lion's den : act II -- Seeking the heart of Islam -- Islam and the American opportunity -- Riding the dragon : the case of China -- Conclusion : whither religious freedom?

9780195179958 (acid-free paper) 0195179951 (acid-free paper)

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National security--United States.
Freedom of religion.
Globalization--Religious aspects.
Terrorism--Prevention.


United States--Foreign relations.
United States--Foreign relations--Islamic countries.
Islamic countries--Foreign relations--United States.

JZ 1480.A5 / F37 2008