Format:
XII, 441 S.
,
Ill., graph. Darst.
ISBN:
9783039119219
Series Statement:
Cultural identity studies 15
Content:
The collapse of communism has opened up Russia and East-Central Europe to outside influences and enabled new lifestyle choices and forms of religious expression. Based on extensive ethnographic research, this collection uses a variety of theoretical perspectives and methodologies to examine some of the many subcultures and new religious movements that have emerged as part of this process, from members of utopian eco-communities, native-language hip-hoppers and nationalistic skinheads to various forms of Indian-inspired spirituality, neo-paganism and theosophy. Whether they reflect a growing sense of national or ethnic identity, the influence of globalization or a combination of the two, such groups highlight the challenge of creating a free, open and tolerant society in both Russia and new or prospective EU member states. The book seeks to contribute to academic and policy debates in this area by increasing understanding of the groups in question. The studies in this collection present selected findings from the three-year EU-funded project 'Society and Lifestyles: Towards Enhancing Social Harmonization through Knowledge of Subcultural Communities' (2006-2008), which included partners from a wide range of post-communist countries in Eastern Europe and from the UK.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Online-Ausgabe Foxlee, Neil Subcultures and New Religious Movements in Russia and East-Central Europe Bern : Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften, 2012 ISBN 9783035302929
Language:
English
Subjects:
Political Science
,
Ethnology
,
Theology
,
Sociology
Keywords:
Ostmitteleuropa
;
Subkultur
;
Osteuropa
;
Subkultur
;
Ostmitteleuropa
;
Neue Religiosität
;
Osteuropa
;
Neue Religiosität
;
Aufsatzsammlung
Author information:
McKay, George 1960-
