Getting saved in America : Taiwanese immigration and religious experience / Carolyn Chen.

Author/creator Chen, Carolyn, 1971-
Format Book
Publication InfoPrinceton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, ©2008.
Descriptionxii, 230 pages ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents Introduction: becoming religious by becoming American -- From beautiful island (Ilha formosa) to beautiful country (America:Bi-kuo/Mei-guo) : Taiwanese immigration and religion in southern California -- Becoming Christian : breaking traditions and making traditions -- Becoming Buddhist : from embedded religion to explicit religion -- Becoming American men and women : otherworldly narratives and this-worldly selves -- Cultivating American saints : religious disciplines of the self -- Conclusion: Becoming Americans : from migrants to pilgrims.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [207]-225) and index.
LCCN 2007018418
ISBN9780691119625
ISBN0691119627

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks BR 563.C45 C44 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold