Studying Religion and Power: Conceptual and Methodological Challenges

The article offers a historical sketch of the conceptual developments and debates regarding the concept of power in the social sciences, focusing particularly on religious power. The author points out the strengths and limitations of two ways of looking at power: first, as exercised by actors with i...

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Main Author: Repstad, Pål 1947- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: WVU 2012
In: Religion and society in Central and Eastern Europe
Year: 2012, Volume: 5, Issue: 1, Pages: 9-19
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)

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