Sikhism The Basics

<p><i>Sikhism: The Basics</i> provides an accessible, up-to-date and gender inclusive introduction to one of the five major world religions. The chronological and geographical parameters of the book are expansive, tracing five and half centuries ? from the vision of the founder Guru (Nanak 1469-1539) to its rich diasporic presence across the globe. <i>Sikhism: The Basics</i> includes chapters on:</p><ul><li>the ten Sikh Gurus; a historical overview from the post-Guru period to modern times (contextualised by the history of Sikhs’ spiritual capital, Amritsar)</li><li>theological imaginary, practices</li><li>the Sikh diaspora (Sikhs’ history in North America, Asia (from west Asia to south-east Asia and China, Australasia, the UK and mainland Europe)</li><li>Sikh art and literature;</li><li>contemporary challenges and future prospects. </li></ul><p>Written by two authors approaching Sikhism from ''insider'' (Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh) and ''outsider” (Eleanor Nesbitt) perspectives. Accessible to the general reader, it also offers a fresh approach for students and scholars in the study of religions, Sikh Studies, Asian Religions, Anthropology and Diaspora Studies, South Asia, and history.</p>