In the present state of affairs, world is in search of an alternative. Gandhian alternative can provide solution to contemporary problems such as unemployment, unequal distribution of wealth, violation of human rights, terrorism and poverty. Gandhian alternative are echoed everywhere. In this present endeavour an attempt has been made to reinterpret Gandhian thought leaving apart the historical Gandhi. Gandhism is a living thought. With the passage of time Gandhism is becoming more and more relevant with its use of moral principles in each and very walks of life. This volume seeks to provide a new insight to the reader for understanding Gandhian thought and its relevance in the era of liberalization, privatization and globalization. The book will be very useful to the researchers, policy makers, students of Gandhian thought, peace studies and political science.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Anil Dutta Mishra
Dr. Anil Dutta Mishra started his career as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Non violence and Peace Studies, Jain Vishva Bharati Institutes (Deemed University), Ladnun, Rajasthan. His area of specialization includes Indian Government and Politics, Grass root Politics, Women's Studies, Ecology and Human Rights. He has been connected with a number of national and international organizations in various capacities like-Associate Secretary of Indian Society of Gandhian Studies, Ganeral Secretary of Alliance for Sarvodaya, Secretary General of Human Development Foundation, and Member Board of Studies, Punjab University, Chandigarh. He has authored / edited 12 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 (1999); Gender perspectives: Participation, Empowerment and Development (1999); Perspectives on Human Rights (2002); Rediscovering Gandhi (2002); Gender Violence in India (2002); Challenges of Twenty First Century and Gandhian Alternative (2003) and India and Canada: Past, Present and Future (2003) were well received and widely acclaimed. Presently he is working on Gandhian Experiments in India.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Renu Kumari Singh
Renu Kumari Singh (b. 1962) did her M.A. in Philosophy from Patna University and LL.B. from Bhagalpur University. She has had a brilliant academic career. She started her career as lecturer from Koshi College, Khagaria and become people's representative. She combines the roles of and activist and a scholar and is actively associated with a number of professional organizations/institutions in various capacities. Her keen area of interest is Spiritualism, Rural Development, Women Empowerment and Human Rights. She is working on her doctoral thesis "Relevance of Gandhism in 21st Century". Currently she is Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sanjeev Kumar Tiwari
Sanjeev Kumar Tiwari (b. 1971) M.A. in Political Science from Hindu College, university of Delhi, started his career as lecturer in Maharaja Agrasen College, University of Delhi, Delhi. Presently, he is a Lecturer in Political Science, Shyamlal College, University of Delhi. He is associated with a number of academic and social institutions. His area of specialization includes Indian Government and Politics, Gandhian Studies, Public Administration, Ecology and Human Rights. Presently, he is working on "Sardar Patel and Constitution Making Process in India" for his doctoral degree.
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