Gandhian Social Work

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Social work perspective of Gandhian philosophy. 3. Gandhi on Dalits. 4. Social work through Harijan Sevak Sangh. 5. Gandhi and the tribals. 6. Gandhian scheme of education. 7. Gandhian thought on social problems. 8. Gandhi on women: lesson for social workers. 9. Gandhi and village economy. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.

"Gandhiji and Gandhism need no introduction. Popularly regarded as Father of the Nation in India, in fact, Gandhi belonged to entire mankind and not to India alone. His doctrines and views on society, education, welfare, development, economy, Dalits (Harijans), Adivasis (Tribals), women, children, polity and peace etc. may still prove guiding to the tumultuous present day world. Concerns for conflict resolution, globalization of economy and need for democratism of quality life places Gandhi in a unique place.

Here in this book we have collated the judiciously selected readings with particular emphasis on social work perspective." (jacket)