Written for all those whose curiosity about Gandhi was sparked by Richard Attenborough's film, or for anyone who would like to know more about this strangely enigmatic leader, this is a fascinating in-depth study of Gandhi's personality and thought. The book explores the evolution of Gandhi's ideas, his attitudes toward religion, the racial problem, and the caste system, his conflict with the British, his approach to Muslim separatism and the division of India, his attitude toward social and economic change, his doctrine of ...
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Written for all those whose curiosity about Gandhi was sparked by Richard Attenborough's film, or for anyone who would like to know more about this strangely enigmatic leader, this is a fascinating in-depth study of Gandhi's personality and thought. The book explores the evolution of Gandhi's ideas, his attitudes toward religion, the racial problem, and the caste system, his conflict with the British, his approach to Muslim separatism and the division of India, his attitude toward social and economic change, his doctrine of nonviolence, and other key issues. Throughout, the author sheds new light on the mighty figure who initiated revolutions against racism, colonialism, and violence--three major revolutions of our time.
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 0195617223. Both from the library of historian Aisnslee Embree, with his last name in pen on front endpaper of Critics; check mark, date stamp, the line historian 2002 on half-title of In Search, with two underlines page 4, a few verticle pen marks in the margins. In Search of, bumped at lower front joint. Jacket of Critics faded at spine; light wear at spine ends both jackets.; Cloth in dust jackets.; 8.69 X 0.69 X 5.56 inches.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 0195617223.
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Minor rubbing. VG. 22x14cm, ix, 178 p, PAPERBACK. "The author analyses with authority and objectivity several relevant issues: the evolution of Gandhi's personality and thought, his approach to religion, the caste system and the racial problem, his struggle against colonial rule, his attitudes to events leading to the partition of India, his social and economic thought, his doctrine of non-violence, etc. It not only does justice to the memory of an extraordinary man, but also shows his relevance for India and the world today"-Publisher's description.