Neither Capitalism nor Marxism has been able to solve human problems arising out of liberalization, privatization and globalization. The whole world is in search of an alternative. The Gandhian alternative can provide solutions to contemporary problems such as unemployment, unequal distribution of wealth, violation of human rights, terrorism and poverty, if implemented in totality. Gandhian alternative in various forms is echoed in contemporary debates not just in India but also throughout the world. In this present endeavour an attempt has been made to re-interpret and relocate Gandhi and his thought. This volume seeks to provide a new insight to the readers for understanding Gandhian thought and its relevance in the contemporary world. Special care has been taken to cater to the need of the newly introduced paper Reading Gandhi. A useful book for researchers, policy makers and students of Delhi University who have opted for the Reading Gandhi paper at the Graduate level.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Surjit Kaur Jolly
Dr. Surjit Kaur Jolly, Principal Shyama Prasad Mukherjee College, Delhi University, is a person of immense academic taste. She has taught in the same university for 26 years. Her areas of special interest are history of Punjab and Sikhs Religion and Spiritualism as a way of life have always inspired her to work for building a value based society. She deeply believes in application of religion in day to-day life. Despite her occupation as an administrator she takes out time to satiate her mental faculties and thirst for knowledge. She has participated in and contributed papers to national and international conferences. Widely travelled in India, she has also gone abroad in connection with her research and academic pursuit. A recipient of various awards given by various academic social and civic bodies she holds several important positions in different organisations. She is Vice-Chairman of Consumers Federation of India, Secretary of Institute of Advance Studies in Comparative Religion Gobind Sadan, Gen. Secretary of History and Culture Society, Member of Think-Tank for Higher Education etc. She was bestowed upon the Eminent Personality Award, Best Administrator Award, 1998 Honoree by Who's Who, Award of Merit by Consumer Federation and Prashti Patra by Lions Club etc.
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