World religions and multiculturalism: a dialectic relation

This book is about new forms of religious activities emerging in the context of their dialectic relations with contemporary multicultural realities. World religions are effectively a major agent of the multiculturalization of contemporary societies. However, multiculturalism pushes them not only tow...

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Contributors: Ben Refaʾel, Eliʿezer 1938- (Other) ; Sternberg, Yitzak (Other)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Leiden Boston Brill 2010
In:Year: 2010
Series/Journal:International comparative social studies 1568-4474 v. 23
International comparative social studies v. 23
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B World religion / Globalization / Multi-cultural society
Further subjects:B Collection of essays
B Multiculturalism Religious aspects
B Religion and sociology
B SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Sociology of Religion
B Religion and culture
B Culture and globalization
B Electronic books
B Religious Pluralism
B Multiculturalism ; Religious aspects
B Multiculturalism Religious aspects
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Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary:This book is about new forms of religious activities emerging in the context of their dialectic relations with contemporary multicultural realities. World religions are effectively a major agent of the multiculturalization of contemporary societies. However, multiculturalism pushes them not only toward change but also toward new conflicts
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [367]-392) and index. - Description based on print version record
ISBN:9004189181