Understanding Gandhi: Speeches and Writings That Reveal His Mind, Methods and Mission

About the Book : An attempt has been made by the author in this volume to put Gandhi's writings and speeches at on place for proper understanding of his life thoughts and actions. To make the book reader friendly it has been divided into two parts. Part one comprises two Historical writings-(a) The green pamphlit in which Gandhi described in detail the condition of Indian people in South Africa and (b) Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule in which Gandhi set goal for himself and for India. Second part comprises of different times. These speeches depict almost all aspects and are of contemporary relevance. Well researched book provides a new insight for understanding Gandhi. The volume is addressed to a wide range of readers in the field of social science, humanities and Gandhian Studies. It is a must book for the students of Gandhian Thought and those who are interested on Gandhi. About Author : Dr. Anil Dutta Mishra is a distinguished Gandhian scholar and writer. He started his career as Assistant Professor in the Department of Nonviolence and Peace Studies, Jain Vishva Bharati University, Ladnun, Rajasthan, became Deputy Director of National Gandhi Museum and Honorary Professor, Centre for Gandhian Philosophy and Human Development, Gayatri Vidya Parishad Degree College (Autonomous), Visakhapatnam. Dr. Mishra has held the post of General Secretary of Indian Society of Gandhian Studies, Alliance for Sarvodaya, Member Board of Studies, Nagpur and Punjab Universities and is Member of Gandhian Studies Centre of different colleges and universities across India sponsored by UGC. He has authored/edited 30 books and published a number of research papers. His recent book Reading Gandhi is widely acclaimed. Presently, he is Treasurer, IIPA, Delhi Regional Branch, New Delhi. Email: [email protected]