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Religion and pride : Hindus in search of recognition in La Réunion /
"Seeking recognition presents an important driving force in the making of religious minorities, as is shown in this study that examines current debates on religion, globalization, diaspora, and secularism through the lens of Hindus living in the French overseas department of La Réunion. Throug...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York :
Berghahn Books,
2021.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | "Seeking recognition presents an important driving force in the making of religious minorities, as is shown in this study that examines current debates on religion, globalization, diaspora, and secularism through the lens of Hindus living in the French overseas department of La Réunion. Through the examination of religious practices and public performance, the author offers a compelling study of how the Hindus of the island assert pride in their religion as a means of gaining recognition, self-esteem, and social status"-- |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (ix, 229 pages) : color illustrations |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1800730284 9781800730281 |