This book discusses Asiarsquo;s rapid pace of urbanization; with a particular focus on new spaces created by and for everyday religiosity. The essays in this volume ndash; covering topics from the global metropolises of Singapore; Bangalore; Seoul; Beijing; and Hong Kong to the regional centers of Gwalior; Pune; Jahazpur; and sites like Wudang Mountain ndash; examine in detail the spaces created by new or changing religious organizations that range in scope from neighborhood-based to consciously global. The definition of ldquo;spatial aspectsrdquo; includes direct place-making projects such as the construction of new religious buildings ndash; temples; halls and other meeting sites; as well as less tangible religious endeavors such as the production of new ldquo;mental spacesrdquo; urged by spiritual leaders; or the shift from terra firma to the strangely concrete effervesce of cyberspace. With this in mind; it explores how distinct and blurred; and open and bounded communities generate and participate in diverse practices as they deliberately engage or disengage with physical landscapes/cityscapes. It highlights how through these religious organizations; changing class and gender configurations; ongoing political and economic transformations; continue as significant factors shaping and affecting Asian urban lives. In addition; the books goes further by exploring new and often bittersweet ldquo;improvementsrdquo; like metro rail lines; new national highways; widespread internet access; that bulldoze ndash; both literally and figuratively ndash; religious places and force relocations and adjustments that are often innovative and unexpected. Furthermore; this volume explores personal experiences within the particularities of selected religious organizations and the ways that subjects interpret or actively construct urban spaces. The essays show; through ethnographically and historically grounded case studies; the variety of ways newly emerging religious communities or religious institutions understand; value; interact with; or strive to ignore extreme urbanization and rapidly changing built environments.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ... Debra Robinsons "Haunted Tuscarawas County"and gotta say this is pretty good readingBy Donn EverhardJust finished Debra Robinsons "Haunted Tuscarawas County"and gotta say this is pretty good reading! Besides spooky stories she presents a lot of colorful local history locals tend to forget about. This prompts me revisit places in T.C. I havenrsquo;t been to in years like Zoar and to find places I havenrsquo;t seen like the Warlockrsquo;s Grave. Scariest tale: the house on Tenth St. in Doverhellip;hellip;Brrrrrrr!! Most touching: the Gnadenhutten Moravian massacre and ambushes at Fort Laurenrsquo;s. My favorite: the revenge of the White Squaw at the stone quarry near where I lived. Wild story about the Jeff Davis lynching at the end is fantastic! Looking forward to more like this from her!
