Gandhian Satyagraha : An Analytical and
Critical Approach/Ajay Shanker Rai. New Delhi, 2000, 174 p., $14.
ISBN 81-7022-799-2.
Gandhian Satyagraha : An Analytical and
Critical Approach/Ajay Shanker Rai. New Delhi, 2000, 174 p., $14.
ISBN 81-7022-799-2.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. 1. Meaning and objective of satyagraha. 2. Sources of satyagraha. 3. Techniques (forms) of satyagraha. 4. Elements of satyagraha. 5. Contradictions in different forms of satyagraha. 6. Contradictions in different elements of satyagraha. 7. Negative implications of satyagraha in our society and its effect. Bibliography. Index.
"This book is an attempt to study Gandhian satyagraha in a philosophical way by analysing the basic principles of satyagraha with a critical view point. It contents the basic philosophical ideas persisting in Gandhi throughout his life.
"The book has detailed and elaborate explanation of all the basic thought and practices of satyagraha, and what are the inherent contradictions. In concluding chapter the author has pluck up courage to find out how far satyagraha and its principles are relevant now a days and what are its negative impact upon our society due to its negative implications.
"This book is not only for the students of Gandhian thought or philosophy but for general people as well to know Gandhian satyagraha in its totality incontext to modern times." (jacket)