Saints and Fireworks: Religion and Politics in Rural Malta by Jeremy Boissevain

Description: Saints and Fireworks by Jeremy Boissevain Maltas recent independence was achieved despite a confusion of internal conflicts which must appear puzzling to the outsider. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Maltas recent independence was achieved despite a confusion of internal conflicts which must appear puzzling to the outsider. Socialists and Nationalists clash both with each other, and with a Church whose authority is almost medieval. Dr Boissevain has lived for more than two years in Malta and has studied at first hand the conflicting groups in the villages. He examines the importance of the cults of saints and the bitter rivalry between them. The clash of the Church and Labour clubs within the villages and the difficult role of the parish priest are analysed in the framework of Maltese ecclesiastical and secular politics. Both in its vivid description of village festive and political life and in the careful analysis of conflicts and factions, the book makes an important contribution to political anthropology. Author Biography Dr Boissevain is Lecturer in Social Anthropology in the University of Montreal. Table of Contents THE BACKGROUND I THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: STATE, CHURCH AND POLITICAL PARTY 15 THE VILLAGES AND THEIR INHABITANTS 27 THE BASIS OF LEADERSHIP 40 THE CHURCH AND VILLAGE POLITICS 55 FESTA PARTITI 74 NATIONAL POLITICS AND THE VILLAGE. 97 THE VILLAGE AND THE OUTSIDE WORLD 120 CONCLUSION 134 APPENDICES: A. Festa and Band Club Partiti 141 B. 1962 Electoral Manifesto of the Malta Labour Party 143 BIBLIOGRAPHY 145 OTHER WORKS CITED 148 INDEX 149 Details ISBN0367717085 Author Jeremy Boissevain Pages 180 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2021 ISBN-10 0367717085 ISBN-13 9780367717087 Publication Date 2021-12-13 UK Release Date 2021-12-13 Format Paperback Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-12-13 NZ Release Date 2021-12-13 Subtitle Religion and Politics in Rural Malta Series LSE Monographs on Social Anthropology Alternative 9781859738849 DEWEY 320.94585 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135081937;

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