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The Secular Sacred Emotions of Belonging and the Perils of Nation and Religion Edited by Markus Balkenhol Ernst van den Hemel · Irene Stengs

Palgrave Politics of Identity and Citizenship Series

Series Editors Varun Uberoi Brunel University London London, UK Nasar Meer University of Edinburgh Edinburgh, UK Tariq Modood University of Bristol Bristol, UK

The politics of identity and citizenship has assumed increasing importance as our polities have become significantly more culturally, ethnically and religiously diverse. Different types of scholars, including philosophers, sociologists, political scientists and historians make contributions to this field and this series showcases a variety of innovative contributions to it. Focusing on a range of different countries, and utilizing the insights of different disciplines, the series helps to illuminate an increasingly controversial area of research and titles in it will be of interest to a number of audiences including scholars, students and other interested individuals. More information about this series at http://www.palgrave.com/gp/series/14670

Markus Balkenhol Ernst van den Hemel  •  Irene Stengs Editors

The Secular Sacred Emotions of Belonging and the Perils of Nation and Religion

Editors Markus Balkenhol Meertens Institute Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Ernst van den Hemel Meertens Institute Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Irene Stengs Meertens Institute Amsterdam, The Netherlands Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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