Race, Religion, Region: Landscapes of Encounter in the American West In this collection, eleven contributors explore the intersections of race, religion, and region to show how they transformed the West. This book moves beyond familiar stereotypes to achieve
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| Title | : | Race, Religion, Region: Landscapes of Encounter in the American West |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.97 (818 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0816524785 |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2006-09-15 |
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Editorial : "This collection of essays demonstrates the growing interest of historians concerning the effect race, religion, and region have on one another. The book makes a strong argument that the U.S. West influenced views on race and religion in ways different than the South, the Midwest, or New England. The book informs the debate, and it represents a contribution to the many perspectives applied to the study of western history." —American Historical Review
“The essays are interesting and well written; they challenge commonly held assumptions and evoke additional questions and areas of research.”—Oregon Historical Quarterly
Racial and religious groups have played a key role in shaping the American West, yet scholars have for the most part ignored how race and religion have influenced regional identity. In this collection, eleven contributors explore the intersections of race, religion, and region to show how they transformed the West. From the Punjabi Mexican Americans of California to the European American shamans of Arizona to the Mexican Chinese of the borderlands, historical meanings of race in the American West are complex and are further complicated by religious identities.
This book moves beyond familiar stereotypes to achieve a more nuanced understanding of race while also showing how ethnicity formed in conjunction with religious and regional identity. The chapters demonstrate how religion shaped cultural encounters, contributed to the construction of racial identities, and served as a motivating factor in the lives of historical actors. The opening chapters document how religion foster
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