Author

Publication

2012 - Hong Kong University Press, Hong Kong, China

Language

English

Word Count

54,250 words, Guess

Page Count

217 pages

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL27138406M
  • ISBN-109888139584
  • ISBN-109888139576
  • ISBN-139789888139583
  • ISBN-139789888139576
and 4 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2013383025
  • OCLC Control Number795394234
  • Better World Books9789888139583
  • Better World Books9789888139576

Classifications

  • DDC305.697095125
  • LCCDS731.M87 O36 2012
  • LCCBP63.C62 O36 2012
and 1 more
  • LCCDS796.H79

Alternate Titles

  • Muslims and everyday life in China's World City

Description

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.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Islam in Hong KongHong Kong University Press2012

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