Muslims on the Edge of China: Religious Knowledge and Authority Amongst the Uyghurs of Xinjiang
Author:   Edmund Waite
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9780415480741


Pages:   208
Publication Date:   01 July 2010
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Edmund Waite
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
ISBN:  

9780415480741


ISBN 10:   0415480744
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   01 July 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Introduction 1. Religious Knowledge and Authority amongst the Uyghurs in a Historical Context 2. Islam in Kashgar: Work-units, Neighbourhoods and the Political Determinants of Religious Behaviour 3. Religion in the Rural Areas: The Mosque Community and Key Religious Rituals 4. Life-cycle Rituals and Support for the Deceased 5. Instrumental Forms of Religion: Ritual Good Deeds and Shamanism 6. Sufi Leaders, Shrines and the Shaping of Uyghur Ethnic Identities. Conclusion

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Institute of Education, University of London, UK

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