Why No Religious Politics? The Secularization of Poor Relief and Primary Education in Denmark and Sweden

In many European democracies, religion was an important political cleavage throughout the twentieth century. But in Denmark and Sweden, religious differences have not been translated into political competition. Instead, class conflict has dominated. This article attempts to explain why. Our argument...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Lindvall, J, Kaspersen, L
Format: Journal article
Published: Cambridge University Press 2008