Geographies of Postsecularity

This insightful exploration of postsecularity examines its impact on urban spaces and identities, highlighting the hopeful potential for common life and social justice. Geographies of Postsecularity offers valuable perspectives.

This book offers fresh perspectives on the concept of postsecularity and its implications for urban environments and public spheres. Geographies of Postsecularity provides an in-depth exploration of how emerging postsecularity shapes key spaces and identities in contemporary urban life, while also addressing the criticisms surrounding the postsecular concept. The authors argue that the evolving geographies of postsecularity can significantly enhance our understanding of shared communal life, emphasizing the importance of social justice, equality, and respect for diversity.

The narrative delves into the idea that postsecularity can foster practices of receptive generosity and create a bridge between religious and secular ethics. The authors advocate for a hopeful re-imagination of desire toward a common life, highlighting the ethical dimensions of subjectivity in the context of neoliberalism. By examining the intersections between religion and secularity, Geographies of Postsecularity presents a nuanced understanding of how these dynamics can inspire new, hopeful imaginations and practices that challenge prevailing neoliberal norms.

Through a series of innovative case studies—ranging from food banks to refugee activism—the book illustrates the diverse manifestations of emergent postsecularity. It also looks beyond the Western, predominantly Christian-secular framework to trace global conditions for postsecularity. This work serves as a valuable resource for students across various disciplines, including geography, sociology, and international development, and will resonate with practitioners in public policy and community development.