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1. Religion and Urban Planning

Author : Zaheer Allam

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Religious influences on urbanism are not only manifested through how places of worship have shaped cities across time but also encompass sociological, cultural, and political dimensions. This is witnessed through the grand monuments that stood the test of time, or through how the relationship of religion and politics has had a long story. Even though modern society is more educated, the role of religion is still having an impact on contemporary urban form and on society at large. This chapter explores how this phenomenon occurs in the discourse of increasing urbanization coupled with the impacts of climate change. In view of the challenges faced by cities, this chapter further ponders if religious dogmas are still applicable and current, and thus serving society just as well as religious bodies.

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Title: Religion and Urban Planning
Author: Zaheer Allam
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Theology and Urban Sustainability
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-29672-8

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-29673-5

Copyright Year: 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29673-5_1

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