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Author Pettifer, J

Title Strengthening Religious Tolerance for a Secure Civil Society in Albania and the Southern Balkans
Published Amsterdam : IOS Press, 2007

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Description 1 online resource (156 pages)
Series NATO Science for Peace and Security Series: Human and Societal Dynamics, v. 27
NATO Science for Peace and Security Series: Human and Societal Dynamics, v. 27
Contents Title page; Preface; Introduction; Message from Senator Giulio Andreotti, 70th, 61st and 58th Prime Minister of Italy; Contributors to the Workshop; Contents; Opening Remark; Welcoming Speech; Part One. General Considerations on Albanian Religion and Its History; Albanian Religion Through Judicial Documents; Religious Divergences in Albania and Balkan Security; "Clash of Civilization'' -- A Paradox or a Reality!? -- The Positive Albanian Model; The Development of Religion in Post-Communist Albania; Religious Cohabitation in Albania: Constructing a Model or Constructing Reality
Religions and Religious ToleranceState-Religion Relations in Transition Albania; Towards a Sustainable Peaceful Coexistence in the Balkans; The Challenge of Proselytism for Religious Coexistence; Truth and Diversity Beyond the Common Ground; Part Two. Local Studies; The Historical Background to the Muslim Community in Albania During the Period 1912-1920; Islam and the Albanian Periphery Lands; Islam and State Religion in Greece: From
Summary It has long been a common place of Balkan Studies and historical writing about the Balkans to state that religion is often a major factor in conflicts. This publication illuminates the background to this complex religious culture in Albania and also touches upon subjects of importance in relevant neighboring nations (Greece and Montenegro)
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Subject Religious tolerance -- Albania -- Congresses
Religious tolerance -- Balkan Peninsula -- Congresses
HISTORY -- General.
Religious tolerance
Albania
Balkan Peninsula
Genre/Form Conference papers and proceedings
Form Electronic book
Author Nazarko, M
ISBN 9781433711435
1433711435
9781435625181
1435625188