China's Muslims

Muslim communities are found in every Chinese province and Muslims play a prominent part in the modern Chinese state. In an illustrated book directed at scholars and travellers alike, Dillon examines each of the country's ten Muslim group: he sketches the history of its arrival in China, explai...

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Main Author: Dillon, Michael (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS 1996
Series:Images of Asia
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Summary:Muslim communities are found in every Chinese province and Muslims play a prominent part in the modern Chinese state. In an illustrated book directed at scholars and travellers alike, Dillon examines each of the country's ten Muslim group: he sketches the history of its arrival in China, explains its languages and customs, and describes the work and daily life of its members.Dillon includes portraits of the most important muslim centers, from the Hui towns of the Ningxia region to the Uyghur city of Kashghar near China's western boundary.
Item Description:Maps on lining papers
Physical Description:viii, 70 pages illustrations 20 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0195875044
9780195875041