Scientific Atheism in East Germany: How to Turn a Hare into a Lion (1) (Routledge Studies in Religion)

By: Eva Guigo-Patzelt

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Synopsis: This book offers an in-depth, archive-based analysis of “scientific atheism”, focused on the development of the field in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). Scientific atheism was established as a Soviet import in 1963 at Jena University, with a presence in East German universities, propaganda and politics for nearly 30 years. The chapters explore the sociological work done by scientific atheists such as Olof Klohr, how they defined religion and atheism, and their role as actors of atheisation in various fields. As well as reflecting on the specific religious and political context in East Germany, the author makes comparison with other communist-ruled countries. Drawing on extensive and unique documentation, this book will be of interest to scholars of atheism and secularism, religion and politics, religious history, German history and East European studies.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 256 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781040264577
Related ISBNs:: 9781040264553, 9781032700960, 9781003469322
Publisher:: Taylor & Francis
Date of Addition:: 12/13/24
Copyrighted By:: Eva Guigo-Patzelt
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.