Religious Reconstruction in the South Asian Diasporas
Author | : John R. Hinnells |
Publisher | : Palgrave MacMillan |
Total Pages | : 360 |
Release | : 2007-05-23 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015074249205 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Religious Reconstruction in the South Asian Diasporas written by John R. Hinnells and published by Palgrave MacMillan. This book was released on 2007-05-23 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The outcome of an international scholarly collaboration, this collection examines how religions from South Asia have been reconstructed within Western settings and how identity is shaped, not only by migrants, but also by subsequent generations. Focusing on Britain, USA, Canada and Australia, chapters address the religions, social and political issues facing South Asian diasporas and examines how they have been effected by 9/11 and Britain's 7/7 as well as the bombings in Bali and Mumbai.