Political Religion Beyond Totalitarianism
Author | : J. Augusteijn |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 2013-01-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781137291721 |
ISBN-13 | : 1137291729 |
Rating | : 4/5 (21 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Political Religion Beyond Totalitarianism by : J. Augusteijn
Download or read book Political Religion Beyond Totalitarianism written by J. Augusteijn and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-01-29 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.