Religion in Prison: 'Equal Rites' in a Multi-Faith Society (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521021531)

This is the first in-depth study of relations between the Anglican Church and other faiths in the Prison Service Chaplaincy. It examines the increasingly controversial role of Anglican chaplains in facilitating the religious and pastoral care of the increasing population of prisoners from non-Christian backgrounds. Drawing useful contrasts with the situation in the United States, it shows how the struggle for equal opportunities in a multi-faith society is politicizing relations among the Church, the state and religious minorities in England.

Author: James A. Beckford, Sophie Gilliat
ISBN-10: 0521021537
ISBN-13: 9780521021531
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 10/20/2005
Pages: 248
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d