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Reading Gandhi

Reading Gandhi

Author(s):
  • Anil Dutta Mishra
  • Author: Anil Dutta Mishra
    • ISBN:9788131769560
    • 10 Digit ISBN:8131769569
    • Price:Rs. 405.00
    • Pages:336
    • Imprint:Pearson Education
    • Binding:Paperback
    • Status:Available


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    Reading Gandhi  is a textbook for undergraduate students of Gandhi Studies. However, it will also interest anyone who wants a deeper understanding of the Mahatma's writings. The book covers all of Gandhi's major thoughts-from Satyagraha and Swaraj to his understanding of untouchability, the environment, and issues related to women. Additionally, the book comprehensively analyzes commentaries on Gandhi by eminent scholars from various fields, such as Terence Ball and Quentin Skinner.


    Written in a vivid yet accessible manner with plenty of examples, photographs, and diagrams, this book will bring Gandhi's writings alive for the student. The book also contains several useful appendices like a chronology of important events in Gandhi's life for the reader's reference.

    Table of Content

    Preface

    1.       Understanding Gandhi/ Introducing Gandhi

    2.       Text and Context:

    a.       Terence Ball on Reappraising Political Theory

    b.      Quentin Skinner on Reading a Text

    3.       Hind Swaraj

    4.       Satyagraha With Special Reference to Bhiku Parekh

    5.       The Critique of Modernity with Special Reference to  Bhiku Parekh

    6.       The  Philosophy of Sarvodaya

    7.       An Alternative Modernity With Special reference to Hardiman

    8.       Trusteeship: A New Economic Concept

    9.       Swaraj

    10.   Swadeshi

    11.   Nonviolence

    Salient Features

    ·         The complex topic of reading Gandhi has been approached in a simple, student-friendly manner

    ·         Diagrams and photographs have been included to enrich the content

    • Several useful appendices on Gandhi’s life have been included for quick and easy reference