
Islam in Hong Kong: Muslims and Everyday Life in China’s World City - Paul O’Connor - Bookniverse
Islam in Hong Kong: Muslims and Everyday Life in China’s World City
Paul O’Connor
US $25.00
Sat Sep 01 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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9789882208407
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ePub
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Hong Kong University Press
About this book
View moreReligion & Numerology > Islam
Humanities & Social Science > Anthropology & Ethnology
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, 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.
About the author(s)
View morePaul O’Connor
Paul O'Connor lectures in anthropology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
About the publisher
View moreEstablished in 1956, and part of the University of Hong Kong, Asia’s most prominent English-speaking university, HKU Press publishes more than 30 new titles annually, with a growing proportion (more than 25%) in Chinese. Building on Hong Kong's unique global position, HKU Press books examine, critique, and celebrate Asia’s place in the world. We have gained particular renown for publications in Chinese history and culture, law, public health, social work, film/media studies, art and architecture/urban planning.
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