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Sikhism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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The Sikh religion has a following of over 20 million people worldwide, and is ranked as the world's fifth largest religion. 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.


  • | Author: Eleanor Nesbitt
  • | Publisher: Oxford University Press
  • | Publication Date: July 01, 2016
  • | Number of Pages: 176 pages
  • | Language: English
  • | Binding: Paperback
  • | ISBN-10: 0198745575
  • | ISBN-13: 9780198745570
Author:
Eleanor Nesbitt
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Publication Date:
July 01, 2016
Number of pages:
176 pages
Language:
English
Binding:
Paperback
ISBN-10:
0198745575
ISBN-13:
9780198745570