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Islam in Hong Kong

Islam in Hong Kong

Muslims and Everyday Life in China's World City

by Paul O'Connor
Hardback
Publication Date: 13/11/2012

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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.
ISBN:
9789888139576
9789888139576
Category:
Islamic studies
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
13-11-2012
Language:
English
Publisher:
Hong Kong University Press
Country of origin:
Hong Kong
Pages:
256
Dimensions (mm):
229x152x15mm
Weight:
0.52kg

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