Moral Pressure for Responsible Globalization

Religious Diplomacy in the Age of the Anthropocene

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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.
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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
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
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.
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