Religion after Communism

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Explores the relationship between Religion and Socialism, focusing especially on the Soviet Union and China. In both, religion suffered severe repression under communist regimes, followed in recent decades by the revival of Orthodox Christianity in Russia, Islam in Central Asia, and various religions in China, with significant impact on society and politics in all. Examines the significance of religion in these countries for understanding international relations and media representation. CAS-B.