Sikh Separatism

The Politics of Faith
1. Auflage 2024
ISBN: 978-1-032-76953-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 290 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 660 g

Reihe: Routledge Revivals

First published in 1986, Sikh Separatism is a comprehensive study of the emergence of Sikh unrest in India. The appearance of Sikh fundamentalism and separatism is not a sudden development. They are both shown to have deep social and historical roots linked to the growth of contemporary Sikh identity, community and organization. The genesis of Sikh communal consciousness and organization lies in a social and religious reform movement among Sikhs from the 1870s to the 1920s. This movement is believed to have moulded Sikh perceptions of their political interests and resulted in the establishment of an institutional framework which has served as an arena and a base for Sikh separatism. The development of this reform movement and its motivations, the strategies and tactics employed by the reformers and its profound political implications are examined. This book will be of interest to students of political science, international relations, and South Asian studies.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kapur, Rajiv A.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Ideologien
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtliche Themen Genozid und ethnische Säuberung
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Kultur Menschenrechte, Bürgerrechte
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Gewalt Völkermord, Ethnische Säuberung, Kriegsverbrechen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface Introduction 1. The Evolution of Sikh Identity 2. From Identity to Consciousness 3. Communal Consciousness and Competition 4. Solidarity and Agitation 5. Agitation Extended 6. Implications of Militancy 7. Power for the Faithful Epilogue Bibliography Index

Über Autor(innen)

Rajiv A. Kapur