Religion and Politics in Russia: A Reader: A Reader Tapa blanda - 2010

New. Russia is not only vast, it is also culturally diverse, the core of an empire that spanned Eurasia. In addition to the majority Russian Orthodox and various other Christian groups, the Russian Federation includes large communities of Muslims, Jews, Buddhists, and members of other religious groups, some with ancient historical roots. All are in a state of ferment, and securing formal state recognition for specific communities is often daunting. This collection provides entry into the diversity of Russia's religious communities. Marjorie Mandelstam Balzer's introduction to the volume illuminates major political, social, and cultural-anthropological trends. The book is organized by religious tradition or identity, with further thematic perspectives on each set of readings. The authors include ethnologists, sociologists, political analysts, and religious leaders from many regions of the Federation. They analyze the changing dynamics of religion and politics within each community and in the… Leer más

M.E. Sharpe, 2009. Paperback. New. 416 pages. 8.90x5.90x1.00 inches.

Paperback / softback. New. Russia is not only vast, it is also culturally diverse, the core of an empire that spanned Eurasia. This collection provides entry into the diversity of Russia's religious communities. It illuminates major political, social, and cultural-anthropological trends.

New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Russia is not only vast, it is also culturally diverse, the core of an empire that spanned Eurasia. This collection provides entry into the diversity of Russia's religious communities. It illuminates major political, social, and cultura

M.E. Sharpe, 2009. Paperback. New. 416 pages. 8.90x5.90x1.00 inches.

M.E. Sharpe Incorporated , pp. 416 Index. Papeback. New.

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