Buddhists, Hindus, and Sikhs in America: A Short History by Gurinder Singh Mann

Description: Buddhists, Hindus, and Sikhs in America by Gurinder Singh Mann, Paul Numrich, Raymond Williams Buddhists, Hindus, and Sikhs in America explores the challenges that Asian immigrants face when their religion—and consequently culture—is "remade in the U.S.A." Peppered with stories of individual people and how they actually live their religion, this informative book gives an overview ofeach religion's beliefs, a short history of immigration—and discrimination—for each group, and how immigrants have adapted their religious beliefs since they arrived. Along the way, the roles of men and women, views toward dating and marriage, the relationship to the homeland, the "brain drain"from Asia of scientists, engineers, physicians, and other professionals, and American offshoots of Asian religions, such as the Hare Krishnas and Transcendental Meditation (TM), are discussed. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Buddhists, Hindus, and Sikhs in America explores the challenges that Asian immigrants face when their religion--and consequently culture--is "remade in the U.S.A." Peppered with stories of individual people and how they actually live their religion, this informative book gives an overview of each religions beliefs, a short history of immigration--and discrimination--for each group, and how immigrants have adapted their religious beliefs since they arrived. Alongthe way, the roles of men and women, views toward dating and marriage, the relationship to the homeland, the "brain drain" from Asia of scientists, engineers, physicians, and other professionals, andAmerican offshoots of Asian religions, such as the Hare Krishnas and Transcendental Meditation (TM), are discussed. Author Biography Mann is Kundan Kaur Kapany Professor of Sikh Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Table of Contents Introduction1: Buddhism Comes to America2: Buddhists Adapt and Explore3: Buddhisms Growth and Popularity4: Hindus Come to America5: Hindus at Home6: Hindu Temples7: The Sikh Identity8: Sikhs Come to America9: American Sikhism EvolvesChronologyFurther ReadingIndex Long Description Buddhists, Hindus, and Sikhs in America explores the challenges that Asian immigrants face when their religion--and consequently culture--is "remade in the U.S.A." Peppered with stories of individual people and how they actually live their religion, this informative book gives an overview of each religions beliefs, a short history of immigration--and discrimination--for each group, and how immigrants have adapted their religious beliefs since they arrived. Alongthe way, the roles of men and women, views toward dating and marriage, the relationship to the homeland, the "brain drain" from Asia of scientists, engineers, physicians, and other professionals, and American offshoots of Asian religions, such as the Hare Krishnas and Transcendental Meditation (TM),are discussed. Details ISBN019533311X Author Raymond Williams Short Title BUDDHISTS HINDUS & SIKHS IN AM Language English ISBN-10 019533311X ISBN-13 9780195333114 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2007 Series Religion in American Life Subtitle A Short History Edited by Raymond Williams Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780195333114 UK Release Date 2007-12-06 AU Release Date 2007-12-06 NZ Release Date 2007-12-06 US Release Date 2007-12-06 Birth 1980 Affiliation Distinguished Professor in Humanities, Wabash College Position Professor of Philosophy and Associate Faculty Neuroscience Institute Qualifications PhD, RN, FAAN Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Publication Date 2007-12-06 DEWEY 294.0973 Illustrations 8 pp halftone plates Audience Undergraduate Pages 172 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97823738;

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