| Brill's Encyclopedia of Sikhism, Volume 1: History, Literature, Society, Beyond Punjab Contributor(s): Jacobsen, Knut a. (Editor), Mann, Gurinder Singh (Editor), Myrvold, Kristina (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9004297456 ISBN-13: 9789004297456 Publisher: Brill OUR PRICE: $309.70 Product Type: Hardcover Published: July 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Sikhism - Reference | Encyclopedias |
| Series: Handbook of Oriental Studies. Section 2 South Asia / Brill's |
| Physical Information: 1.7" H x 10.9" W x 7.2" (3.55 lbs) 642 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Edited by Knut A. Jacobsen and Gurinder Singh Mann (Editors-in-Chief) and Kristina Myrvold and Eleanor Nesbitt (Associate Editors) Sikhism is one of the most important religious traditions of South Asian origin. Sikhs are historically connected to the Punjab region in South Asia, but their religious traditions are transnational and have a worldwide presence. The study of their history and traditions has become a significant field of scholarship and research, but no academic, authoritative, and up-to-date reference work exists. Brill's Encyclopedia of Sikhism aims to make available in-depth critical scholarship on all the main aspects of the Sikh traditions in a number of original essays written by the world's foremost scholars on Sikhs and Sikh traditions. The encyclopedia is thematic and seeks to present a balanced and impartial view of the Sikh traditions in all their multiplicity and as both historical and contemporary institutions. The articles, published in two volumes, focus on history, literature, and the rich social landscape of the Sikh community; their practices, places, arts, and performances; specialists and leadership; migration both within South Asia and beyond; and contemporary issues and relations. |