Everyday religiosity in the state sphere: folk beliefs ans practices in an Chinese state-run orphanage

The religious sector in contemporary China is often portrayed as resisting or negotiating with an interventionist state in order to survive or protect its autonomy. This article, however, shows how it enters the state sphere and imbues the presumed state agents. By exploring folk beliefs and practic...

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Main Author: Qian, Linliang (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publ. 2016
In: China information
Year: 2016, Volume: 30, Issue: 1, Pages: 81-98
Further subjects:B Orphan
B Religious practice
B Manners and customs
B Tradition
B China
B State institution
B Custom
B Religious policy
B Religiosity