Martyr Cults and Political Identities in Lebanon: "Victory or Martyrdom" in the Struggle of the Amal Movement (1st ed. 2020) (Politik und Gesellschaft des Nahen Ostens)
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- Synopsis
- Sabrina Bonsen sheds light on political cults of martyrs in Lebanon and reconsiders the context of their emergence, development and distinct characteristics since 1920. She examines how the honouring of martyrs became an established practice in Lebanese politics and is crucial to grasp the logic of violence and conflict. Drawing on the case of the Amal movement, the author analyses central narratives to the group’s discourse and practices concerning martyrdom to show how identity construction and strategies of legitimizing power are intertwined. Moreover, the book provides insides into political competition strategies, especially in regards to the two major Shiʿite political actors, Amal and Hizbullah, and takes a new look on martyrdom by going beyond cultural-religious explanations.
- Copyright:
- 2020
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- ISBN-13:
- 9783658280987
- Related ISBNs:
- 9783658280970
- Publisher:
- Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden
- Date of Addition:
- 11/11/19
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- N/A
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
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- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Politics and Government, Sociology
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- This is a copyrighted book.
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