Religion and immigration

By Peter Kivisto

Subjects: Immigrants--religious life--north america, Religion, Immigrants, Cultural pluralism, Religious life, Immigrants--religious life, Emigrants and Immigrants, Immigrants--religious life--europe, western, Emigrants and immigrants, Multiculturalism, North america, religion, Bl625.9.i55 k58 2014, Europe, religion, 304.8 23, Religion and sociology

Description: This concise book provides readers with a comprehensive overview and critical assessment of the key issues and varied strands of research relating to immigration and religion that have been produced during the past two decades. Religion, once a neglected topic in migration studies, is today seen as a crucially important aspect of the immigrant experience. For some - particularly those focusing on religion in North America - religion has been portrayed as a vital resource for many immigrants engaged in the essential identity work required in adjusting to the receiving society. For others - particularly those who have focused on Muslim immigrants in Western Europe - religion tends to be depicted as a source of conflict rather than one of comfort and consolation. -- Publisher description.