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Contentious Heritage: The Preservation of Churches and Temples in Communist and Post-Communist Russia and China.
- Source :
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Past & Present . Feb2015 Supplement Heritage in the Modern World, p178-213. 36p. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- The article explores the history of cultural heritage and historical preservation in Russia and China. The author compares policies on the preservation and destruction of churches under communism and postcommunism. Emphasis is given to topics such as protection under state ownership of churches in the Soviet Union, the relationship between modern Chinese nationalism and temples, and religious life in communist China.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00312746
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Past & Present
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 101799948
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/pastj/gtu027