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Religions of Immigrants from India and Pakistan: New Threads in the American Tapestry

by Raymond Brady Williams
Religions of Immigrants from India and Pakistan: New Threads in the American Tapestry

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ISBN10: 0521359619



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In 1965, landmark changes in the immigration law admitted to the United States large numbers of Indians and Pakistanis. Williams' book is the first comprehensive study of the religious groups formed in the United States by immigrants from India and Pakistan, of the adaptive and organizational patterns developed by these groups, and of their continuing influence on the fabric of American religion and culture. Through analysis of demographic statistics and information gathered in interviews, the book provides an overview of the variety of religions practiced by Indian and Pakistani Americans, the size of these religious groups, and the range of ecumenical, ethnic, sectarian, and national organizations. Case studies of groups in Chicago and Houston demonstrate differing growth patterns in metropolitan areas, while detailed descriptions of Swaminarayan Hindus and Nizari Ismaili Muslims illustrate a range of approaches to the difficulties of assimilation into American society.

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This book studies the religious groups formed in the United States by Asian-Indian and Pakistani immigrants and of their patterns of adaptation and organization. Williams provides an overview of the variety of religions practiced by these new immigrants, examining Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Jain, Zoroastrian, and Jewish communities, and the size and character of the various groups formed.

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A study of the religions of immigrants from India and Pakistan.

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An overview of the variety of religions practiced by Indian and Pakistani Americans is provided through the analysis of demographic statistics and information gathered in interviews.

Table of Contents

Preface; Introduction; Part I. The People and Their Religions: 1. A new pattern: made in the USA; 2. The religions: Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism; 3. The religions: Islam, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Judaism; Part II. Studies of Adaptive Strategies: 4. Their American cousins: adaptation of cultural groups; 5. Swaminarayan Hinduism: an ethnic religion; 6. Nizari Ismaili Muslims: a religious minority; Part III. Profiles of Religious Organizations in Metropolitan Areas: 7. Asian-Indian and Pakistani religions in Chicago; 8. Asian-Indian and Pakistani religions in Houston; Conclusion; Notes; Glossary; List of abbreviations; References; Index.


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ISBN:
9780521359610
Binding:
Trade Paperback
Publication date:
08/26/1988
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Language:
English
Pages:
340
Height:
.76IN
Width:
6.00IN
Thickness:
.76 in.
LCCN:
87023895
Number of Units:
1
Series Volume:
3
UPC Code:
2800521359612
Author:
Raymond Brady Williams
Author:
Raymond Br Williams
Subject:
East Indian Americans -- Religion.
Subject:
East Indian Americans
Subject:
East Indians
Subject:
Pakistanis -- United States -- Religion.
Subject:
East Indians -- United States -- Religion.
Subject:
Pakistanis.
Subject:
Religion Comparative-General
Subject:
Pakistani Americans.
Subject:
Pakistani Americans -- Religion.

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