Sikh Separatism
eBook - ePub

Sikh Separatism

The Politics of Faith

  1. 290 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Sikh Separatism

The Politics of Faith

About this book

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.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Half Title Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Original Title Page
  6. Copyright Page
  7. Dedication
  8. Contents
  9. Preface
  10. Introduction
  11. 1 The Evolution of Sikh Identity
  12. 2 From Identity to Consciousness
  13. 3 Communal Consciousness and Competition
  14. 4 Solidarity and Agitation
  15. 5 Agitation Extended
  16. 6 Implications of Militancy
  17. 7 Power for the Faithful
  18. Epilogue
  19. Bibliography
  20. Index