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Routledge - The Ultimate Sacrifice: Martyrdom and Social Theory

Name: Routledge - The Ultimate Sacrifice: Martyrdom and Social Theory
Brand: Routledge
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Explore a new sociological perspective on the history of martyrdom with this work from Routledge. Moving beyond the idea of martyrdom as mere individual behavior, this book examines it as a significant cultural work performed by entire communities following a violent death. This macro-historical account provides a fresh interpretation of Western political and religious history. By shifting the focus, the text redresses the disproportionate attention often given to the relationship between martyrdom and Islam. Instead, it offers a new way to understand two major historical processes: the rise of the modern state and the process of secularization. This book is an essential resource for those studying classical and contemporary social theory, providing deep insights into how sacrifice shapes Western society.

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Provides a macro-historical and sociological account of martyrdom within Western history.

Reinterprets martyrdom as a cultural work performed by communities rather than just individual behavior.

Offers a new perspective on the rise of the modern state and the process of secularization.

Addresses the historical imbalance in how martyrdom is studied in relation to Islam.

Part of the Classical and Contemporary Social Theory series for academic study.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0367424320
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 12 March 2020
Listed Since: 20 November 2019

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