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Sikhism (Very Short Introductions) (Paperback)
$8.15 - Save $3.80 31% off - RRP $11.95 Free shipping worldwide (to United States and
all these other countries) Usually dispatched within 48 hours | |Short Description for SikhismDescribes the key threads in the history of Sikhism, starting from the late 15th century. This book examines the development of a distinct Sikh identity, and explores the meaning of Sikhism - its teachings, practices, rituals, and festivals. It discusses the subject with an examination of gender and caste, by referring to films, and media reports.
Full description- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Published: 08 December 2005
- Format: Paperback 176 pages
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- Categories: Sikhism
- ISBN 13: 9780192806017 ISBN 10: 0192806017
- Sales rank: 54,904
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Full description for Sikhism
The Sikh religion has a following of over 20 million people worldwide and is one of the largest religions in the world. However, events such as the verbal and physical attacks on Sikhs just after September 11 indicated that Sikhs were being mistaken for Muslims, and suggests that the raising of sufficient and appropriate awareness about Sikhism still needs to be addressed. This book will introduce newcomers to the meaning of Sikhism, and its practices, rituals, and festivals. The key threads in the fascinating history of the religion will be highlighted, from the Gurus and the development of the Sikh look, to martyrdom and militarization in the 17th and 18th Centuries and the diaspora. Eleanor Nesbitt brings the subject completely up to date with an examination of gender and caste, referring to contemporary film, such as Bend It Like Beckham, and media reports.
