ISBN: 9780191517365

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 jus… Mehr…

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. 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.; PDF; History & Transport > Humanities > Regional & national history > Asian history, OUP Oxford<

ISBN: 9780191517365

This book describes the key threads in the history of Sikhism, from the late 15th century to the present day.It examines the development of a distinct Sikh identity, and explores the mean… Mehr…

This book describes the key threads in the history of Sikhism, from the late 15th century to the present day.It examines the development of a distinct Sikh identity, and explores the meaning of Sikhism - its teachings, practices, rituals, and festivals. ; PDF; Politics, Philosphy & Religion > Religion & beliefs > Religion: general > Philosophy of religion, Oxford University Press<

2005, ISBN: 9780191517365

eBooks, eBook Download (PDF), [PU: OUP Oxford], OUP Oxford, 2005

2005, ISBN: 9780191517365

eBook Download (PDF), eBooks, [PU: OUP Oxford]

ISBN: 9780191517365

Libri, [PU: Oxford University Press]