{"product_id":"sikhism-the-basics-nikky-guninder-kaur-singh-9781032416779","title":"Sikhism - The Basics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSikhism: The Basics\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003ci\u003eSikhism: The Basics\u003c\/i\u003e includes chapters on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe ten Sikh Gurus; a historical overview from the post-Guru period to modern times (contextualised by the history of Sikhs' spiritual capital, Amritsar)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003etheological imaginary, practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe Sikh diaspora (Sikhs' history in North America, Asia (from west Asia to south-east Asia and China, Australasia, the UK and mainland Europe)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSikh art and literature;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003econtemporary challenges and future prospects. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh, Eleanor Nesbitt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1032416777\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781032416779\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/17\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.40d","brand":"Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46962081431807,"sku":"9781032416779","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6ed6ebcd-1ead-4642-aa02-581ab170340a.jpg?v=1750649272","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sikhism-the-basics-nikky-guninder-kaur-singh-9781032416779","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}