Human Rights : A Gandhian Perspective

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Gandhi: South Africa and beyond. 3. Humanism and Gandhi. 4. Satyagraha and Swadeshi: methods for implementing human rights. Conclusion. Bibliography. Index.

"After the formation of United Nations in the aftermath of World War II, the issue of human rights has acquired a prominent place in the eyes of world governments. The rights of children, labour, women, prisoners has been identified and the U.N. has sponsored many studies on human rights. The identification and implementation of human rights has become a subject of keen interest in the world." (jacket)