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India's Muslim Ghettos
出版Pluto Press, 2011-03-15
主題History / Asia / South / GeneralHistory / Social HistoryReligion / Islam / GeneralSocial Science / DiscriminationSocial Science / Ethnic Studies / General
ISBN07453311499780745331140
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=9p6xcQAACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋The West has become obsessed with Muslims, constantly classifying them as either "moderate" or "extreme." Reacting against this dehumanizing tendency, Jeremy Seabrook and Imran Ahmed Siddiqui show us the daily life of poor Muslims in India and sheds light on what lies behind India’s "economic miracle." The authors examines life in Muslim communities in Kolkata, home to some of the most disadvantaged people in India, giving a voice to their views, values and feelings. We see that Muslims are no different from those of other faiths -- work, family and survival are the overwhelming preoccupations of the vast majority. Although most are observant in their religion, there is no trace of the malevolence or poverty-fuelled extremism attributed to them. This enlightening and elegantly written book will be of great interest to students and practitioners of development and anyone who wants a more realistic picture of Muslim life and modern India.