Sikhism: A Very Short Introduction

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Eleanor Nesbitt (Professor Emeritus, Centre for Education Studies, University of Warwick)

Sikhism

A Very Short Introduction

Eleanor Nesbitt (Professor Emeritus, Centre for Education Studies, University of Warwick)

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Oxford University Press
12 May 2016

Religion & beliefs; Religion: general; Religious issues & debates; Sikhism

Series: Very Short Introductions

The Sikh religion has a following of over 20 million people worldwide. However,events such as the verbal and physical attacks on Sikhs just after September 11, where Sikhs were being mistaken for Muslims, suggest that the Sikh faith still remains mysterious to many.

This Very Short Introduction introduces newcomers to the meaning of the Sikh religious tradition, its teachings, practices, rituals and festivals. Eleanor Nesbitt highlights and contextualizes the key threads in the history of Sikhism, from the first Gurus to martyrdom, militarization, and the increasingly significant diaspora. Examining gender, caste, and the changes that are currently underway in the faith, Nesbitt considers contemporary Sikh identities and their role in our world.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

By: Eleanor Nesbitt (Professor Emeritus Centre for Education Studies University of Warwick)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 174mm, Width: 112mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 156g
ISBN: 9780198745570
ISBN 10: 0198745575
Series: Very Short Introductions
Publication Date: 12 May 2016
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1: Introduction 2: Guru Nanak and his first successors 3: Guru Granth Sahib 4: Turban, Khalsa, and codes of conduct 5: The shaping of modern Sikhism 6: Sikhism outside India 7: Attitudes to caste, gender, and other faiths 8: Sikhism and the third millennium Further reading Glossary Timeline Index