ISBN:
9789888139576
,
128387010X
,
9781283870108
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (233 p)
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2011 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
Hong Kong Culture and Society
Parallel Title:
Print version Islam in Hong Kong : Muslims and Everyday Life in China's World City
DDC:
305.697095125
Keywords:
Electronic books
;
Online-Publikation
Abstract:
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 post-colonial 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, rac
Description / Table of Contents:
Contents; Illustrations; Series foreword; Acknowledgements; Section 1: Foundations; 1. Introduction: Oi Kwan Road; 2. The history of Islam in Hong Kong; 3. Transformations; 4. Islam, Chungking Mansions, and otherness; Section 2. Religious Practice; 5. Learning to be Muslim; 6. Daily practice; 7. The ambiguity of halal food in Hong Kong; Section 3. Language, Space, and Racism; 8. Muslim youth, language, and education; 9. Chinese/not Chinese; 10. Racism versus freedom; 11. Use of space; 12. Conclusion: Thoughts on an anonymous letter; Appendix: The key participants; Bibliography; Index;
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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