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

• Pubblicazione: London ; ; New York, : T & T Clark, c2007
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (301 p.)
• Disciplina: 305.6
• Soggetto topico: Identity (Psychology) - Religious aspects; Group identity; Intergroup relations - England - Yorkshire
• Altri autori: KimSebastian C. H KollontaiPauline
• 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
• Titolo autorizzato: Community identity
• ISBN: 0-567-26966-3; 1-283-12218-9; 9786613122186; 0-567-32284-X
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910789570903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II