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Author:   Jamie S. Scott
Publisher:   University of Toronto Press
Imprint:   University of Toronto Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.00cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.660kg
ISBN:  

9781442605169

ISBN 10:   1442605162
Pages:   277
Publication Date:   15 March 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Introduction: Religions and the Making of Canada Jamie S. Scott, York University 1. Aboriginals Jordan Paper, University of Victoria 2. Catholic Christians Terence J. Fay, University of Toronto 3. Protestant Christians C.T. McIntire, University of Toronto 4. Jews Ira Robinson, Concordia University 5. Muslims Amir Hussain, Loyola Marymount University and Jamie S. Scott, York University 6. Hindus Paul Younger, McMaster University 7. Buddhists Jamie S. Scott, York University and Henry C.H. Shiu, University of Toronto 8. Sikhs Pashaura Singh, University of California, Riverside 9. Bahá'is Will C. van den Hoonaard, University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University Afterword: New Religious Movements and the Religions of Canadians Going Forward Jamie S. Scott, York University, with contributions from Irving Hexham and Karla Poewe, University of Calgary Appendix a: 2001 Census Tables: Selected Religions Appendix b: 2001 Census Tables: Selected Religions by Immigrant Status and Immigration Period Contributors Index

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The Religions of Canadians is a superb lens for understanding religious diversity as an integral component of current Canadian society. -- CHOICE While the intent is to educate all Canadians about current religious verities, Ontarians, and Torontonians in particular, should welcome this comprehensive and insightful commentary on trends and implications in their particular social realms. -- Ontario History

While the intent is to educate all Canadians about current religious verities, Ontarians, and Torontonians in particular, should welcome this comprehensive and insightful commentary on trends and implications in their particular social realms. -- Ontario History

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Jamie S. Scott is Director of the Graduate Program in Interdisciplinary Studies and Professor in the Department of Humanities at York University.

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