The church and the public sphere in societies in transition

"This book is about churches in societies in transition, with case studies on South Africa, Mozambique, Brazil and South Korea, and references to Indonesia and the Philippines. Its fulcrum is the momentous historical 'turning point' in 1989-90 that signaled the end of the Cold War, th...

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Contributors: Lienemann-Perrin, Christine 1946- (Editor) ; Cochrane, James R. 1946- (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Cluster Publications 2013
In:Year: 2013
Volumes / Articles:Show volumes/articles.
Further subjects:B Collection of essays
B Liberation Theology
B Church
B Christianity and politics
B Church and social problems (South Africa)
B Cold War
B Civil Society Case studies
B Church and social problems
B Civil Society
B Christianity and politics Case studies
B Political change
B Case Studies
B Christianity and politics (South Africa)
B South Africa
B Church and state (South Africa)
B Politics
B Cold War (1945-1989)
B Religion And Politics Case studies
B Church and state
B Society
B Religion And Politics
B Social change
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Summary:"This book is about churches in societies in transition, with case studies on South Africa, Mozambique, Brazil and South Korea, and references to Indonesia and the Philippines. Its fulcrum is the momentous historical 'turning point' in 1989-90 that signaled the end of the Cold War, the end of 'real socialism'; and the beginning of 'neo-liberal' globalism as we now know it."--Back cover
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references
ISBN:1920620044