Buddhists, Hindus and Sikhs in America: A Short History (Religion in American Life)

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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 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.

Page Count:
163

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Publication Date:
2007-01-01

Religion

Hinduism

Social sciences

History

American History

English & College Success

Juvenile Non-Fiction

Special Topics

Buddhism

English

Community Tags

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