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Torpey has written extensively on the role of the state in shaping modern social life. In
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Torpey's most recent scholarship focuses on religion in modern society. Alongside
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In addition to teaching, Torpey also sits on the editorial boards of the journals
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Politics and the Past: On Repairing Historical Injustices
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Legal Integration of Islam: A Transatlantic Comparison
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