Political religion beyond totalitarianism: the sacralization of politics in the age of democracy
Éditeur :
Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN :
9781137291714
Date de publication :
29 janv. 2013
Dimensions :
21,6 x 14,0 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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.