Temple construction and the revival of popular religion in Jinhua

This article examines a case of temple construction that was initiated by officials and cadres rather than by locals. The temple construction and religious revival are analyzed in the light of complex dynamics between the cadres at the United Front, provincial office, municipal government, township...

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Main Author: Chan, Selina Ching (Author)
Contributors: Lang, Graeme S. (Other)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publ. 2007
In: China information
Year: 2007, Volume: 21, Issue: 1, Pages: 43-69
Further subjects:B Village
B Einflussgröße
B Rural population
B Religion
B Interest
B Temple
B Cadre (military)
B Volksrepublik China Jinhua Village Religion Traditionelle Kultur Temple Sanctuary Kulturelle Faktoren Wirtschaftliche Faktoren Communist Party of China Cadre (military) Verhältnis Religionsgemeinschaft - Staat Rural population Religiöse Funktionsträger
B State
B China
B Dignitaries
B Traditional culture
B Religious organization
B Sanctuary
B Culture