Immigration and American Religion

Voorkant
Oxford University Press, 2001 - 138 pagina's
Spanning the years 1500 to the end of the 20th century, Immigration and American Religion is a unique exploration of the evolution, character, and dynamics of religion in America. From the original influx of Protestants to subsequent waves of Catholics, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and devotees of Santeria and Voudou, Jenna Weissman Joselit describes the struggle to establish traditions in the New World, oftentimes in the face of considerable hostility and prejudice. The impact of intolerance, the U.S. government's various policies on immigration, and the effects of two World Wars all play a significant part in this fascinating narrative. Drawing on the voices and experiences of immigrants, Immigration and American Religion documents the extraordinary diversity that has, for four centuries, made the United States one of the world's most dynamic societies.

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Jenna Wiessman Joselit is currently visiting professor of American Studies at Princeton University. The author of numerous publications in cultural history, including "The Wonders of America: Reinventing Jewish Culture 1880-1950" (winner of the Jewish book Award in History). Joselit has also curated & consulted on more than 30 exhibitions throughout the country. She lives in New York City.

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