Islam in Hong Kong: Muslims and Everyday Life in China's World City - Brossura

O connor, Paul

Brossura

ISBN 10: 9888139584 ISBN 13: 9789888139583

Casa editrice: Hong Kong Univ Pr, 2012

Riassunto

"More than a quarter of a million Muslims live and work in Hong Kong. Among them are descendants of families who have been in the city for generations, recent immigrants from around the world, and growing numbers of migrant workers. Islam in Hong Kong explores the lives of Muslims as ethnic and religious minorities in this unique postcolonial Chinese city. Drawing on interviews with Muslims of different origins, O'Connor builds a detailed picture of daily life through topical chapters on language, space,religious education, daily prayers, maintaining a halal diet in a Chinese environment, racism, and other subjects. Although the picture that emerges is complex and ambiguous, one striking conclusion is that Muslims in Hong Kong generally find acceptance as a community and do not consider themselves to be victimised because of their religion."--Publisher's website.

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L'autore:

Paul O'Connor lectures in anthropology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

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Su questa edizione

• Editore: Hong Kong Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 9888139584
• ISBN 13: 9789888139583
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 217