Synopses & Reviews
Recent conflicts in the Punjab and elsewhere have brought the Sikhs considerable attention from both scholars and the media. There has been particular interest in the cultural and social life of Sikh communities in the United States and Canada. Until now, however, materials on the subject have been either unavailable or found only in widely scattered sources. This book is the first to present a comprehensive guide to the existing literature. Providing access to published and unpublished material in both English and Panjabi, it brings together a broad spectrum of material that will be of use to both journalists and scholars.
The bibliography offers annotated listings of books, official and semi-official reports, dissertations, journal and newspaper articles, and films and videos. Arranged by subject, it covers the history of migration, educational issues, politics, religion, and community life. A section of Panjabi language and literature contains entries for Sikh writers living in North America. A brief discussion of each author is included, together with a list of principal publications. This bibliography is an appropriate acquisition for collections in ethnic and minority studies and a valuable resource for those with a special interest in the North American Sikh community.
Review
This is an extraordinarily useful volume, well planned and executed. It will draw a baseline for the next generation of researchers to go forward with the task of understanding and documenting the experiences of Sikhs in North America.Immigrants and Minorities
Synopsis
Providing access to important published and unpublished material in both English and Panjabi, this book is the first to present a comprehensive guide to a growing body of literature relating to Sikh communities in the United States and Canada.
Synopsis
Providing access to important published and unpublished material in both English and Panjabi, this book is the first to present a comprehensive guide to a growing body of literature relating to Sikh communities in the United States and Canada.
About the Author
DARSHAN SINGH TATLA is a lecturer at Hall Green College in Birmingham, England.
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
General Sources
Migration and Settlement
Employment
Education
Family and Social Life
Language, Literature and Media
Politics
Religion
Appendix: The Panjabi Press of North America
Index