New Faiths, Old Fears: Muslims and Other Asian Immigrants in American Religious Life
Editorial Reviews
Review
"[Lawrence] speaks at length on the social, political, and religious tensions within American culture today... recommended." -- Choice
"Bruce Lawrence concludes his thought-provoking essay with a powerful critique of multicultural approaches that ignore divergencies within religious traditions..." -- Malise Ruthven, Times Literary Supplement
"a compelling, informed critique and analysis that should provoke citizens to a finer citizenship" -- James L. Peacock, Journal of the American Academy of Religion
"an inventive and timely exploration of contemporary American religion, politics, and culture, and exploration that will surely stimulate further research and discussion" -- Karen Leonard, History of Religions
"This book not only fills in some key theoretical gaps, but also offers new and hopeful models for conceiving of American diversity." -- American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences, Spring 2006
Review
"This is the place to visit to join the conversation about religion in America in the twenty-first century." -- Alan F. Segal, Barnard College and Columbia University
" New Faiths, Old Fears speaks to one of the most pressing issues of our time -- pluralism and its role in the construction of civil society. This book illuminates the changing religious landscape of America and clarifies issues related to inter-cultural and inter-religious pluralism." -- Azim Nanji, director, Ismaili Institute, London
"Lawrence's breadth of scholarship, salient geopolitical sophistication and evident respect for all who have come to this country is breathtaking." -- The Reverend Canon Edward W. Rodman, professor of pastoral theology and urban ministry, Episcopal Divinity School, Cambridge, Massachusetts
New Faiths, Old Fears: Muslims and Other Asian Immigrants in American Religious Life
New Faiths, Old Fears: Muslims and Other Asian Immigrants in American Religious Life,Bruce B. Lawrence,Columbia University Press,0231115202,1945-,20th century,Anthropology - Cultural,Asians,Ethnic Studies - Asian American Studies,History,Immigrants,Islam - General,Religion,Religion - World Religions,Religious life,Social Science,Sociology,United States,Religion / General
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