TY - BOOK AU - Clarke,Matthew TI - Handbook of research on development and religion SN - 9780857933560 (hbk. : alk. paper) U1 - 201.73 PY - 2013/// CY - USA PB - Edward Elgar KW - Economic development KW - Religion N2 - With 80% of the world's population profesing religious faith, religious belief is a common human characteristic. The sacred texts of each of the world's major religions exhort believers to live a righteous life, including responding to poverty and assisting those with less. This handbook highlights the value of incorporating religion into development studies literature and research ER -