In search of Gandhi
Essays and Reflections
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ISBN:
9780195672039
Publication date:
08/09/2004
Paperback
280 pages
Price: 450.00 INR
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ISBN:
9780195672039
Publication date:
08/09/2004
Paperback
280 pages
B.R. Nanda
Rights: World Rights
B.R. Nanda
Description
The twenty-nine essays in this book are insightful and sympathetic analyses of various facets of Gandhi’s multidimensional personality. They cover his formative years; his struggle against racism and imperialism; his attitude to religion and the partition of India; his public life; and the relevance of his political and economic thought in the twenty-first century. This book will be of interest to political scientists, historians, followers of Gandhi, and an informed general audience.
About the Author
B.R. Nanda (1917–2010) had written a number of well-known books on Gandhi and Nehru, as well as a biography of Gokhale. He served as the Director of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, New Delhi, India.
B.R. Nanda
B.R. Nanda
Review
‘One of the most attractive aspects of this book is the care with which the little known aspects of Gandhiji are discussed with panache. The total impression is unique.’ —The Book Review
‘You can open this delightful, serious and moving book at any page, you will not be disappointed. This is an enthralling collection.’—Hindustan Times
‘A significant addition to the body of literature on Gandhiji.’—The Hindu
‘Nanda’s essays are the closest we will ever get to seeing Gandhi as a man in flesh and blood walking upon this earth.’—Gandhi Marg
‘Gandhi’s relevance is many sided and Nanda’s volume helps us understand this.’—Biblio
‘It is a biographer’s delight.’—Free Press Journal
Description
The twenty-nine essays in this book are insightful and sympathetic analyses of various facets of Gandhi’s multidimensional personality. They cover his formative years; his struggle against racism and imperialism; his attitude to religion and the partition of India; his public life; and the relevance of his political and economic thought in the twenty-first century. This book will be of interest to political scientists, historians, followers of Gandhi, and an informed general audience.
About the Author
B.R. Nanda (1917–2010) had written a number of well-known books on Gandhi and Nehru, as well as a biography of Gokhale. He served as the Director of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, New Delhi, India.
Reviews
‘One of the most attractive aspects of this book is the care with which the little known aspects of Gandhiji are discussed with panache. The total impression is unique.’ —The Book Review
‘You can open this delightful, serious and moving book at any page, you will not be disappointed. This is an enthralling collection.’—Hindustan Times
‘A significant addition to the body of literature on Gandhiji.’—The Hindu
‘Nanda’s essays are the closest we will ever get to seeing Gandhi as a man in flesh and blood walking upon this earth.’—Gandhi Marg
‘Gandhi’s relevance is many sided and Nanda’s volume helps us understand this.’—Biblio
‘It is a biographer’s delight.’—Free Press Journal
