Sikh Ethnonationalism and the Political Economy of Punjab

Since the author is a professor at Simon Fraser University my expectations were needlessly raised with respect to an objective perspective of the "Punjab Problem". I was disappointed because there was little research or analysis evident in this book, statements like "dangerous alliance of 'Godmen' and 'Goons'" goes against the standards of academic objectiveness. The war for independence in Punjab as any conflict is a complex one, combining all of the following; religion, economics and divergent political objectives. This book falls under the "Publish or Parish" umbrella where Professors all over the world are forced to churn out endless volumes that serve no useful purpose.

The best book I've come across regarding the unrest in Punjab has been "Fighting for Faith and Nation Dialogues with Sikh Militants by Cynthia Keppley Mahmood". I disagree with some of her conclusions but it is well researched and thought provoking, as I thought the current book I'm reviewing should have been. I purchased "Fighting for Faith and Nation Dialogues with Sikh Militants" a few years ago online through Amazon so it might still be available or you should at least be able to pick up a used copy. If you still want to buy "Sikh Ethnonationalism and the Political Economy of the Punjab" save your money, you can have mine I'm willing to give it to you for free." Happy Reading.