ISBN:
9789882208407
,
9882208401
,
9789882208827
,
9882208827
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (1 electronic text (xiv, 217 p.)
,
ill., digital file.
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Series Statement:
Hong Kong culture and society
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
305.697095125
Keywords:
Muslims China
;
Hong Kong
;
Social conditions
;
Muslims Social life and customs
;
China
;
Hong Kong
;
Muslims China
;
Hong Kong
;
Muslims
;
Muslims
;
Muslims Social life and customs
;
SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Discrimination & Race Relations
;
SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Minority Studies
;
SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Islamic Studies
;
Muslims ; Social conditions
;
Ethnic relations
;
Muslims
;
Muslims ; Social life and customs
;
Hong Kong (China) Ethnic relations
;
China
;
Hong Kong
;
Hong Kong (China) Ethnic relations
;
China ; Hong Kong
;
Electronic books
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 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
Note:
Issued as part of UPCC book collections on Project MUSE. - Includes bibliographical references (p. [201]-211) and index. - Description based on print version record. Description based on print version record
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