| Multiculturalism and Minority Religions in Britain: Krishna Consciousness, Religious Freedom and the Politics of Location Contributor(s): Nye, Malory (Author) |
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ISBN: 0700713921 ISBN-13: 9780700713929 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $44.60 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2001 Annotation: This book studies issues relating to minority religions' place within a multicultural society. Analyzing the particular case study of the Bhaktivedanta Manor campaign by ISKCON (the 'Hare Krishnas') alongside wider debates, it makes an important contribution to our understanding of the politics of cultural diversity and religious freedom. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - Religion | Hinduism - General - Social Science | Regional Studies |
| Dewey: 294.551 |
| Series: Curzon Studies in New Religious Movements |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.36" W x 9.46" (1.47 lbs) 331 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Hindu |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A detailed case study of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Britain. The book studies the particular development of a new religious movement within the context of Britain, and issues relating to minority religions' place within a multicultural but still hegemonically Christian society. |