Saints and Fireworks - Religion and Politics in Rural Malta (Paperback)

Malta's 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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	LSE Monographs on Social Anthropology
Release date:	December 2021
First published:	1965
Authors:	Jeremy Boissevain
Dimensions:	216 x 138mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	180
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-71708-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General Promotions
LSN:	0-367-71708-5
Barcode:	9780367717087

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