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Levitt, Peggy, 1957-

God needs no passport : immigrants and the changing American religious landscape / Peggy Levitt. - xii, 270 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages [235]-256) and index.

Redefining the boundaries of belonging -- Transnational lives -- Between the nation, the world, and God -- Values and practices : "you do your best and you leave the rest" -- A new religious architecture -- Getting to the other side of the rainbow with faith as the car -- Conclusion : tolerance in the face of terrorism -- Appendix : Demographic characteristics and transnational ties : similarities and differences

ISBN: 9781595581693 (hc.) 1595581693 (hc.)

LCCN: 2006030951

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA719091 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 013689627 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Immigrants--Religious life--United States.
Emigration and immigration--Religious aspects.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States--Religion--1960-

LC Class. No.: BL2525 / .L484 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 200.86/9120973