Political Religion Beyond Totalitarianism: The Sacralization of Politics in the Age of Democracy 2013 Edition Contributor(s): Augusteijn, J. (Editor), Dassen, P. (Editor), Janse, M. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1349450820 ISBN-13: 9781349450824 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Ideologies - General - Political Science | History & Theory - General - History | Social History |
Dewey: 320.5 |
Physical Information: 0.65" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.81 lbs) 273 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Modern |
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Publisher Description: The success of fascist and communist regimes has long been explained by their ability to turn political ideology into a type of religion. These innovative essays explore the notion that all forms of modern mass-politics, including democracies, need a form of sacralization to function. |