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It contributes to current analyses of the health of liberal democracies-Rajmohan GandhiAn impressive contribution to Gandhian studies-Bhikhu ParekhThis work merits attention-Gopal GuruAn extremely valuable and timely work-Prabhat PatnaikTime and again, Mahatma Gandhi`s life, work and philosophy have played pivotal roles in bringing positive change in society. Poorna Swaraj, through its reading of the Constructive Programme: Its Meaning and Place, opens a window to his vision of attaining real and complete independence or ‘swaraj` for India. With his ideas on communal unity, prohibition, basic education, emancipation of women, advisasis` concerns, farmers` distress, removal of untouchability, demystification of leprosy, the role of khadi, charkha, village and small-scale industries, among others, this book brings to light Gandhi`s road map for an egalitarian society.This first critical edition, with a comprehensive contextual introduction by Dhananjay Rai, sets the backdrop for readers to understand Gandhi`s thoughts on making an ideal society. Amazingly relevant and thought-provoking, Poorna Swaraj is a must-read for students and scholars of history, social science, politics and Gandhian studies. An invaluable companion for policymakers and general readers, this book is a treasure trove.
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ISBN : 9780670098279
Pages : 280
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