Christian politics in oceania, edited by matt tomlinson and debra mcdougall. The journal serves as an important forum for ethnographic research in and on europe, which. Combining ethnographic and historical research conducted in angola, portugal, and the united kingdom, a prophetic trajectory tells the story of simao toko, the founder and leader of one of the most important contemporary angolan religious movements. While an assertion in the introduction that the authors make the case that politics in oceania can only be understood by taking account of christianity, and vice versa is a bit grand, as much oceanic politics takes place without reference to christian faith, the volume certainly does show that the assertion is at least very often the case. First published in 1981, this book introduces and contextualises the concept of militarism, from its emergence in the nineteenth century through to the late seventies. Hugo freys new book, nationalism and the cinema in france.
Berghahn bookspublisher overdrive rakuten overdrive. Fijis christian landscape is steeply contoured, with eruptions and erosion at the fault lines between churches. Berghahn books inc, 20 jay street, suite 512, brooklyn ny 11201, usa. Jul 01, 1994 berghahn argues that the stratification at the centre of imperial german society was reflected in its culture, where in and out groups were clearly demarcated. Christian politics in oceania edited by matt tomlinson. Published since 1990, anthropological journal of european cultures ajecengages with current debates and innovative research agendas addressing the social and cultural transformations of contemporary european societies. Volker berghahn is the seth low professor of history at columbia university where he moved in 1998 from brown university, after a longer spell of teaching at the university of warwick in england. This compelling book is an invitation to political scientists and sociologists to apply these insights to other issues and nations. Romoser, christian soe berghahn books, 1995 political science 325 pages. Creativity in transition politics and aesthetics of cultural production across the globe svasek, m. Lee assemble a whos who list of authors and essayists who have, from time to time, tackled many of the issues plaguing this conversation.
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Sayfo the genocide against the assyrian, syriac, and chaldean christians in the ottoman empire berghahn books, 2017, draws our attention to a conflict that. Meanwhile, regions such as alaska, the polar landscapes, and the cold areas of the soviet periphery have received little attention. Pdf christian politics in oceania asao studies in pacific. Berghahn books ig publishing welcome to ig publishing. The berlin wall and the battle for legitimacy in divided. Christian politics in oceania edited by matt tomlinson and. Modern germany presents a comprehensive overview and interpretation of the development of germany in the twentieth century, a country whose history has decisively shaped the map and the politics of modern europe and the world in which we live. The history of the cold war has focused overwhelmingly on statecraft and military power, an approach that has naturally placed moscow and washington center stage. In a physical book, the pages can be left blank or can feature an abstract set of lines as support for ongoing entries, e. The publication process will take your manuscript through the editorial, production, and marketing stages. Volker berghahn is the seth low professor of history at columbia university where he moved in 1998 from brown university, after a longer spell of.
Internal christian politics in the dialogic construction of the makiran underground army the generation of the now. In christian political witness, george kalantzis and gregory w. Previously published as anthropological yearbook of european cultures. This comprehensive and readable book presents a political philosophy from the perspective that the gospel pertains to all of life so christians should be involved in political issues. Berghahn books is an awardwinning independent scholarly publisher of distinguished books and journals in the humanities and social sciences, headed by a mother books and daughter journals team. The book closes by laying out action research processes that can transform public universities back into institutions that promote academic freedom, integrity, and democracy. Founded in 1994 by marion berghahn, who continues to run the firm with her daughter vivian, we are committed to the highest academic standards in our fields of specialty which include anthropology, film studies, and history.
General anthropology educational studies sociology. Home browse animism beyond the soul ontology, reflexivity, and the making of anthropological knowledge swancutt, k. Chris chappell, berghahn books, editor department, department member. Berghahn has 25 books on goodreads with 428 ratings. This book aims to introduce the reader to the legacy that presentday germany has inherited from both east and west and from the period before 1945. Christian politics in oceania, berghahn books, new york, pp. Sayfo the genocide against the assyrian, syriac, and chaldean christians in the ottoman empire berghahn books, 2017, draws our attention to a conflict that even most scholars know little aboutthe persecution and killing of assyrian, syriac and. Some physical books are made with pages thick and sturdy enough to support other physical objects. David gaunt, let them not return berghahn books, 2017. A variety of perspectives exist within the christian community when it comes to political issues and political involvement. A real or fictional story that appeals to the consciousness of a people by embodying its cultural ideals or by giving expression to commonly felt emotions.
The author of more than a dozen books, he has long been interested in the challenges of modern biography. The presence of a political christianity is not necessarily the presence of a. Founded in 1994, berghahn books is an independent publisher of distinguished scholarly books and journals in the humanities and social sciences. Studies cultural history, intellectual history, and historiography. The book explains the historical, ethnic, spiritual, and identity transformations observed within the movement, and debates the politics of remembrance and heritage left. The nations four coups since 1987 have pulsed with the religious motivations and justifications of many participants, and to speak of fijian politics is necessarily to speak, at least in part, of christian denominationalism. The book explains the historical, ethnic, spiritual. The contributors to this volume address christian politics in both senses and argue that. Exploring creative practices in various settings, the book does not only call attention to the. The issue of christians and politics is as varied as the people talking. Politicizing the past and negotiating memory in east germany, 19451990 new york. Sometimes it seems that theres nothing left to say about mass violence in the 20th century. Politics and aesthetics of cultural production across the globe. As senior editor at berghahn books, i oversee our programs in history, film, media, and performance studies.
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