Rediscovering Gandhi

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This book is an attempt to interpret Gandhian thought and action into contemporary forms, designs and directions keeping in view the problems threatening present day world. We have to interpret and re-interpret Gandhism in terms of new challenges and crises which are gift of Urbanisation and Globalisation to mankind. If there is anything that can solve the present day problems, is the Gandhian path alongwith the opportunities which will emerge from modern science and technology.

The present volume is an endeavour of the scholars to study the various issues related to mankind in era of Liberalisation, Globalisation and Privatisation and to provide Gandhian alternative which is pro-poor and pronature. The book will be useful to Academicians, Researchers, Students of Gandhian Thought/ Peace Studies, Policy Makers and Activists.

DR. ANIL DUTTA MISHRA (b. 1965) did his M.A. and M.Phil. in Political Science from University of Delhi and Ph.D from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Started his career as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Non- violence and Peace Studies, Jain Vishva Bharati Institute (Deemed University), Ladnun, Rajasthan. Dr. Mishra's areas of specialization include Indian Government and Politics, Grass- root Politics, Women's Studies, Ecology and Human Rights.

A rare combination of intellectualism and activism, he has distinguished himself as a young Gandhian scholar. He has been connected with a number of national and international orga- nisations in various capacities. Recently he has been elected Associate Secretary of Indian Society of Gandhian Studies and Secretary cum Treasurer of Alliance for Sarvodaya.

A widely travelled man, he has authored/edited 10 books and published a number of research papers in leading professional journals. His earlier books Problems and Prospects of Working Women in Urban India (1994); Fundamentals of Gandhism (1995); Gandhian Approach to Contemporary Problems (1996); Decentralised Planning in India A Study of Objectives and Operational Framework (1998); Gandhism after Gandhi (1999); Gender Perspective Participation, Empowerment and Development (1999); and Perspectives on Human Rights (2002) were well received and widely acclaimed. Presently he is working on Gandhi and Human Rights. He is currently Assistant Director of National Gandhi Museum, New Delhi.

world today stands at crossroad. The human beings under severe strain are compelled to sit and reassess their own environments, socio-economic, political culture and future. Socialism, capitalism, mixed economy and even Marxism miserably failed in delivering the good for the people. People have no alternative except Gandhism. In fact the time has come to become less ideological and more action oriented.

The fact is that long before the people in 21st c century will be awakened to the perils and limits of unrestrained economic growth and technological innovations, Gandhiji pointed out the pitfalls of industrialism and the damage to nature and man. He strongly criticised the emerging trends of consumer culture in future in all sphere of life and emphasised austerity and the moral principle in development, which is essential for tomorrow's world. The challenges of present day world require total newness on all fronts and holistic analysis of the problems.

The book is not a simple interpretation of Gandhian thought and action. It is an interpretation of Gandhian ideas into contemporary forms, designs and direction. We have to interpret Gandhism in terms of new challenges and crises which are gift of urbanisation and globalisation to mankind. The most complete survey of the field of Gandhian thought and action by one of the holding scholars and activists, the book will serve the purpose by filling the gap.

I have received immense help and cooperation from various people in bringing out this volume. I shall be failing in my duty if I do not record my appreciation and few words for them.

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