Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgments
Note on Translation, Transliteration, and Names

Introduction: Atheism, Secularity, and Postsecular Religion

I. Affinities
1. Neighbors and Comrades: Secularizing the Mari Country
2. "Go teach:" Methods of Change

II. Promises
3. Church Closings and Sermon Circuits
4. Marginal Lessons

III. Fissures
5. Visual Aid
6. The Soul and the Spirit

IV. Rhythms
7. Lifelong Learning

Conclusion: Affinity and Discernment

Glossary
Notes
References
Index

Promotional Information

Secularism and religiosity in Russia, past and present

About the Author

Sonja Luehrmann is Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Simon Fraser University and author of Alutiiq Villages under Russian and U.S. Rule.

Reviews

"Well conceived from start to finish and likely to become a benchmark in its field... This deeply thoughtful book should appeal to a wide range of readers." Bruce Grant, New York University