This is a fascinating new textbook providing an overview of the
religious diversity of the UK.At a time when issues of religious
diversity are ever present in the media and in public debate in the
UK, student and general interest in this topic is at a new
high.Paul Weller's new textbook provides an overview of the
religious diversity of the UK. Informed by examples from the
author's own research and professional practice, and referring to
other key sources, it takes a "critical incident" and "case-study"
based approach to some of the major debates arising from that
diversity. These include demographic, socio-economic and other
issues from the Census; places of worship; hatred, respect and
freedom of expression; governance and civil society; education; and
discrimination and equal opportunities.It facilitates engagement
with topics of recent and often heated debate, such as "The Satanic
Verses", "Jerry Springer the Opera", and "Behzti" controversies;
wearing the veil; religious representation in public life;faith
schools and student religious societies in higher education;
religious rights; gay rights; and the impact of 7/7 on
multi-culturalism in the UK.With helpful features for students -
such as study activities associated with the materials in each
chapter; tasks and questions for discussion; a timeline of key
events and developments; and bibliographical resources for further
learning - this new companion to this fascinating area will be
required reading.
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