The Sikh World

The Sikh World
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 669
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ISBN-10 : 9780429848384
ISBN-13 : 0429848382
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Book Synopsis The Sikh World by : Pashaura Singh

Download or read book The Sikh World written by Pashaura Singh and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 669 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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