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Record Nr.

UNINA9910461594603321

Titolo

Community identity [[electronic resource] ] : dynamics of religion in context / / edited by Sebastian C.H. Kim and Pauline Kollontai

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York, : T & T Clark, c2007

ISBN

1-283-12218-9

9786613122186

0-567-32284-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (301 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

KimSebastian C. H

KollontaiPauline

Disciplina

305.6

Soggetti

Identity (Psychology) - Religious aspects

Group identity

Intergroup relations - England - Yorkshire

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Perspectives on community identity -- pt. 2. Community identity in local contexts.

Sommario/riassunto

The understanding of identity in relation to community has been a focus of academic studies in recent years. An exclusive self-understanding of the identity of one's own community, coupled with a hostile attitude toward other communities, often leads to communal conflicts. In particular, it is important to notice the significance of religion in the re-shaping of community identities in this process. This volume focuses first on communal or corporate understanding of identity.  Secondly, this volume will assess the topic of identity from the perspectives of theology and religious studies. Third