Rethinking the Space for Religion: New Actors in Central and Southeast Europe on Religion, Authenticity and Belonging

A broad discussion about how history and religion contribute to identity politics in contemporary Europe, this book provides case studies exemplifying how public intellectuals and academics have taken an active part in the construction of recent and traditional pasts. Instead of repeating the simpli...

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Main Author: Raudvere, Catharina (Author)
Contributors: Stala, Krzysztof (Other) ; Willert, Trine Stauning (Other)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Lund Nordic Academic Press 2013
In:Year: 2013
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Middle Europe / Europe / Cultural identity / Religion / Publicity
Further subjects:B Collection of essays
B European Union ; Religion
B Europe ; Religion
B Electronic books
B Christianity ; European Union
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Summary:A broad discussion about how history and religion contribute to identity politics in contemporary Europe, this book provides case studies exemplifying how public intellectuals and academics have taken an active part in the construction of recent and traditional pasts. Instead of repeating the simplistic explanation as a "return of religion," this volume focuses on public platforms and agents and their use of religion as a political and cultural argument. Filled with previously unpublished data-gathered from texts, interviews, field observations, artifacts, and material culture-this record chal
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ISBN:9187121859