Political Religion Beyond Totalitarianism: The Sacralization of Politics in the Age of Democracy
Joost Augusteijn (editor-in-chief), Patrick Dassen (editor-in-chief), Maartje Janse (editor-in-chief)
Hardback Published on: 29/01/2013
Price: £44.99
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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.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
- ISBN: 9781137291714
- Number of pages: 273
- Dimensions: 222 x 144 x 21 mm
- Weight: 478g
- Languages: English
