Political Religion Beyond Totalitarianism The Sacralization of Politics in the Age of Democracy

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Synopsis

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.

Book details

Edition:
2013
Author:
Joost Augusteijn, Patrick Dassen and Maartje Janse
ISBN:
9781137291721
Related ISBNs:
9781137291714
Publisher:
Palgrave Macmillan UK, London
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2020-12-13
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2013
Copyright by:
Patrick Dassen, Maartje Janse Joost Augusteijn 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Politics and Government, Social Studies