Stating the Sacred: Religion, China, and the Formation of the Nation-State

Intro -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- 1. Territory -- 2. Constitution -- 3. Religion -- 4. Reincarnation -- 5. Contact -- 6. Nativity -- Glossary -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.

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Main Author: Walsh, Michael J. 1968- (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: New York Columbia University Press 2020
In:Year: 2020
Reviews:[Rezension von: Walsh, Michael J., 1968-, Stating the sacred] (2021) (McLeister, Mark)
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B China / Civil religion / The Holy / Nation (university) / National state / Citizen of a country / Territory / Geschichte 1790-
Further subjects:B Asia / China / HISTORY
B Citizenship (China)
B Civil Religion (China)
B RELIGION / Religion, Politics & State
B Nation-state
B National characteristics, Chinese
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Summary:Intro -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- 1. Territory -- 2. Constitution -- 3. Religion -- 4. Reincarnation -- 5. Contact -- 6. Nativity -- Glossary -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
Stating the Sacred offers a novel approach to nation-state formation, arguing that its most critical element is how the state sacralizes the nation. Focusing primarily on China, Michael J. Walsh argues that the foundational role of the sacred makes all nation-states religious states
ISBN:0231550391
Access:Restricted Access
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.7312/wals19356