Rethinking Sectarianism: Violence and Coexistence in Lebanon

Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork in Lebanon and analysis of Lebanese media, this article argues that sectarianism is a cultural practice that posits a necessary link between religious identity and intentions. The resulting sectarian hermeneutics leads both ordinary Lebanese citizens discussing poli...

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Main Author: Shaery-Yazdi, Roschanack (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis [2020]
In: Islam and Christian-Muslim relations
Year: 2020, Volume: 31, Issue: 3, Pages: 325-340
Further subjects:B Lebanon
B Violence
B Interfaith Marriage
B Sectarianism
B Coexistence
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