Social and Political Thought of Mahatma Gandhi

By:

Bidyut Chakrabarty

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought

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During his campaign against racism in South Africa, and his involvement in the Congress-led nationalist struggle against British colonial rule in India, Mahatma Gandhi developed a new form of political struggle based on the idea of satyagraha, or non-violent protest. He ushered in a new era of nationalism in India by articulating the nationalist protest in the language of non-violence, or ahisma, that galvanized the masses into action. Focusing on the principles of satyagraha and non-violence, and their evolution in the context of anti-imperial movements organized by Gandhi, this fascinating book looks at how these precepts underwent changes reflecting the ideological beliefs of the participants. Assessing Gandhi and his ideology, the text centres on the ways in which Gandhi took into account the views of other leading personalities of the era whilst articulating his theory of action. Concentrating on Gandhi's writings in Harijan, the weekly newspaper he founded, this volume provides a unique contextualized study of an iconic man's social and political ideas.

Author Biography:

Bidyut Chakrabarty is Professor in Political Science at the University of Delhi, India.

Release date Australia

October 6th, 2005

Author

Bidyut Chakrabarty

Audiences

General (US: Trade)
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Pages

208

Series

Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought

Dimensions

156x234x13

ISBN-13

9780415482097

Product ID

2629442

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