The Sikh World (Routledge Worlds)

By: Arvind-Pal Singh Mandair and Pashaura Singh

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Synopsis: The Sikh World is an outstanding guide to the Sikh faith and culture in all its geographical and historical diversity. Written by a distinguished team of international contributors, it contains substantial thematic articles on the dynamic living experiences of the global Sikh community. The volume is organised into ten distinct sections: History, Institutions, and Practices Global Communities Ethical Issues Activism Modern Literature and Exegesis Music, Visual Art, and Architecture Citizenship, Sovereignty, and the Nation State Diversity and its Challenges Media Education Within these sections, interdisciplinary themes such as intellectual history, sexuality, ecotheology, art, literature, philosophy, music, cinema, medicine, science and technology, politics, and global interactions are explored. Integrating textual evidence with Sikh practice, this volume provides an authoritative and accessible source of information on all topics of Sikhism. The Sikh World will be essential reading to students of Sikh studies, South Asian studies and religious studies. It will also be of interest to those in related fields, such as sociology, world philosophies, political science, anthropology, and ethics.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9780429848384
Related ISBNs:: 9780429455322, 9781032488110, 9781138317123
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 05/10/23
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, Pashaura Singh and Arvind-Pal Singh Mandair
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Pashaura Singh
Edited by:: Arvind-Pal Singh Mandair