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Civil Society in Malerkotla, Punjab

Civil Society in Malerkotla, Punjab

Fostering Resilience through Religion

by Karenjot Bhangoo Randhawa
Hardback
Publication Date: 17/08/2012

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Civil Society in Malerkotla, Punjab: Fostering Resilience through Religion by Karenjot Bhangoo Randhawa explores the direct role that religion plays in conflict and peace that has often been difficult to isolate. This study extends previous work on peace and conflict resolution by looking at a town which has witnessed many outbreaks of violence in the past but still holds peace as the norm.

The former princely state of Malerkotla, Punjab is a place where riots did not occur during Partition. In this unique Muslim majority town, there are four distinct religious groups that live in close proximity to each other. Yet, the overall pattern of peaceful plurality in the town has resulted in the transcendence of violence even when the threat looms close by. The unique case of Malerkotla, Punjab provides an opportunity to look more closely and critically at Sikhs and their relationship with Muslims in India.

As a case study, this work captures the overall pattern of Sikh-Muslim interaction in a town that can transcend conflict and make peace the norm. Randhawa uncovers how religious associations, expressions and activities have helped to build social capital and stabilize peace. This book also emphasizes interreligious understanding, cross-cultural awareness, and conflict transformation, and discusses how interfaith communities can work together to bridge understanding in order to prevent violence.
ISBN:
9780739167373
9780739167373
Category:
Asian history
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
17-08-2012
Language:
English
Publisher:
Lexington Books
Country of origin:
United States
Pages:
140
Dimensions (mm):
236x158x16mm
Weight:
0.35kg

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