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Can I read Religion in Prison : 'Equal Rites' in a Multi-Faith Society on EtoBox?

Religion in Prison : 'Equal Rites' in a Multi-Faith Society by James A. Beckford; Sophie Gilliat-Ray is a religious work available to read on EtoBox.

What is Religion in Prison : 'Equal Rites' in a Multi-Faith Society about?

This was the first in-depth examination of relations between the Church of England and other faiths in the Prison Service Chaplaincy. It shows how the struggle for equal opportunities in a multi-faith society is politicising relations between the Church, the state and religious minorities. Drawing on a wealth of data, it considers the increasingly controversial role of Anglican chaplains in facilitating the religious and pastoral care of prisoners from non-Christian backgrounds, whose numbers am

Who reads Religion in Prison : 'Equal Rites' in a Multi-Faith Society?

It is typically read by readers engaging with religious study and devotional practice.

Common subject areas: religion, theology.

Author
James A. Beckford; Sophie Gilliat-Ray
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing)
Published
1998
Language
EN
ISBN
9780511520815
Category
religious
Subjects
Social Science, Christian, Sociology
Updated
2026-03-25

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