Political Religion Beyond Totalitarianism The Sacralization of Politics in the Age of Democracy
Description
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.
Keywords
HistoryEuropeModernPolitical ScienceHistory & TheorySocial HistoryPhilosophyPolitical
2013Book
Author(s)Joost Augusteijn
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK
ISBN9781137291714
LanguageEnglish
