One Island, Many Faiths: the Experience of Religion in Britain by Morton, Rachel - 2000

New York: Thames & Hudson Ltd. New in New dust jacket. 2000. Hardcover. During the second half of the 20th century, partly as the aftermath of WWII and more directly as a result of the dissolution of the Empire, Britain gradually evolved from a fairly rigid uniculture nation into a melting-pot of ethnic groups and faiths. It is this significant and fascinating change in the national configuration that prompted Rachel Morton to tour the country with her camera, exploring the multitude of religions and their devotees. From various Christian sects to Baha'i, from Reform Judaism to Hinduism, from Islam to the New Age, Morton has documented religious beliefs in Britain by photographing and interviewing individuals or groups at prayer, taking part in religious festivals, or engaged in othe related activities. Every duotone photo is accompanied by a personal statement from the people involved, what it means to them, and what it does for them. This is an unusual book of hope and fulfilment. Includes 70 photographs, bibliography, and commentary from Alison Seaman and Alan S. Brown of the Shap Working Party on World Religions in Education. 10" x 10 1/4" wide. There is a small mark on the ffep. ; 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall .