Table of Contents (v)
Acknowledgments (xi)
Chapter 1. Introduction (1)
Overview of Related Research (4)
The Uyghur Migrant Population in Beijing (5)
The Uyghur Migrant Population in Shanghai (8)
The Uyghur Migrant Population in Cities such as Wuhan (10)
A Comprehensive Study on the Challenges of Migrant Populations (13)
Definition of Related Concepts (16)
Research Object (16)
Research Ideas and Progress (17)
Innovations of the Present Research (20)
Research Methods (20)
Investigation Methods (20)
Investigation Locations and Subjects (22)
Survey Subjects (23)
Chapter 2. The Status of the Uyghur Muslim Migrant Population and the Reasons for Urban Migration (27)
Source Areas of the Uyghur Muslim Floating Population (27)
Geographical Characteristics of the Source Area (27)
Natural Conditions in the Uyghur Region (28)
Reasons for Uyghur Muslim Migration and Their Channels of Entry into Cities (29)
Reasons for Uyghur Muslim Migration (29)
Channels for Uyghur Muslims to Migrate to Cities (35)
Historical Investigation of the Uyghur Muslim Floating Population (37)
A Historical Study on the Floating Population of Uyghur Muslims in Beijing (38)
Formation and Evolution of the Uyghur Muslim Floating Population in Beijing After the Reform and Opening-Up (38)
Uyghur Settlements in Ganjiakou and Weigong Village (40)
Shanghai (43)
Uyghur Muslims in Shanghai: Investigation Findings (44)
Common Characteristics of Uyghur Muslims in Cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Nanjing (47)
Chapter 3. The Social Life of the Uyghur Muslim Floating Population (49)
Analysis and Conclusions (52)
Basic Characteristics of Survey Subjects in Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan, and Nanjing (55)
Age and Gender (56)
Marital Status and Family Dynamics (57)
Living Consumption Patterns (58)
Living Conditions (59)
Language Communication Challenges (59)
Diet (61)
The Dilemma of Housing (65)
The Challenge of Renting a House (65)
Challenges in Accessing Hotel Accommodations in Mainland Cities (69)
Conclusion (74)
Survey on social relations (75)
Social Relations of the Uyghur Muslim Floating Population (75)
Leisure Life (80)
Issues in Social Life (83)
Health Issues (85)
Chapter 4. The Economic Life of the Uyghur Muslim Floating Population (87)
Analysis of Economic and Living Conditions of A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J (88)
The Uyghur Catering Industry (94)
Popularity of Uyghur Cuisine (94)
Evolution of Uyghur Restaurateurs (94)
Case Studies in Beijing (95)
Uyghur Restaurants and Economic Activities in Shanghai (95)
Selling Uyghur Specialties and Ethnic Handicrafts (98)
Uyghur Specialties (98)
Case Studies in Beijing (99)
Retail Sales (99)
Selling Ethnic Handicrafts (99)
Uyghur Handicrafts in Panjiayuan Market (100)
Living and Business Environment in Panjiayuan (100)
Seasonal and Floating Nature of Business (100)
Engagement in Ethnic Songs, Dances, and Folk Performances (101)
Economic Role of Song and Dance Performances (102)
Survey of Employment Situation (102)
Technical Personnel (102)
Economic Opportunities and Challenges (104)
Low Employment, Strong Homogeneity, and Thin Profits (104)
Employment Challenges (104)
Industry Homogeneity and Low Diversity (105)
Challenges of Homogeneity (105)
Broader Implications (105)
Chapter 5. Religious Beliefs of the Uyghur Muslim Floating Population (107)
The Influence of Religious Factors on the Floating Population of Uyghur Muslims (107)
Religious Adaptation in Urban Life (107)
Barriers to Urban Integration (108)
Integration and Adaptation (109)
Research Gaps and Future Directions (110)
The floating population of Uyghur Muslims in Shanghai (111)
Analysis and research on the religious life adaptation of A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J (115)
A Comprehensive Analysis of Religious Life (118)
Content and format (118)
The maintenance of religious customs and practices (120)
Issues related to religious life (121)
Religious life is inconvenient (121)
Religious life is relatively squeezed (124)
Chapter 6. Education (127)
The Cultural Level of the Uyghur Muslim Floating Population (128)
Shanghai (128)
Beijing (130)
The Education Status of Floating Uyghur Muslims and Their Children (132)
Education Challenges for Uyghur Muslim Children in Beijing (133)
Education Challenges for Uyghur Muslim Children in Shanghai (135)
Religious Education (138)
Conclusion (143)
Language Barriers (143)
Housing Difficulties (144)
Employment Struggles (145)
Religious Lives (146)
Children’s Education (147)
Unbearable Discriminatory Harm (148)
Stigmatization (149)
High Alert and Nervousness Around Uyghurs (149)
Reluctance to Accept Uyghur Muslims in Communities (150)
Difficulties in Overcoming Loneliness and Helplessness (151)
Legal Analysis (152)
References (155)
Appendices (167)
Description of the Investigation Process and Interview Record I (167)
Interview Record 1 (169)
Interview Record 2 (175)
Investigation Process Description and Interview Record II (176)
Interview Record 3 (178)
Interview Record 4 (181)
Interview Record 5 (185)
Interview Record 6 (190)
Investigation Process Description and Interview Record Ⅲ (192)
Interview Record 7 (194)
Interview Record 8 (197)
Interview Record 9 (198)
