This book attempts to make an in-depth study of Gandhian philosophy of social work. Providing new perspectives on its objectives, direction and methods, it defines the concept of spirituality, distinguishes it from materialism, and discusses how both can be synthesized in keeping with Indian traditions as society needs both of them.
The book further discusses at length the Gandhian motivation for social work as it evolved in his personal life. Analyzing various actions that Mahatma Gandhi launched in South Africa and India, it describes in detail the roots of the social problems, principles of social work and articulation of objectives in social work. Finally, it explains the methods for the rejuvenation of the individual and reconstruction of the society.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Parmeshwari Dayal
Parmeshwari Dayal, Ph.D. in Social Work, is a retired Professor and head of the department of Social Work and a farmer Director of the centre for Postgraduate Studies in Rural Management, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad. Earlier he taught at kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi. A great number of students have obtained Ph.D. directed research projects sponsored by Indian Council f Social Science research [ICSSR], New Delhi and Ministry of Social Welfare, Government of India. Dr Dayal’s experience of working at Gandhian Institutes of national and international repute as well as at Khadi Gramudyog Vidyalaya, wardha, has greatly contributed in his writing work. He has to his credit two books –Gandihan Approach to Social Work and Aftermath of war –which received overwhelming response. In addition to these, several of his articles on current issues have been published in Indian journals of repute. He is an acknowledged social scientist of India.
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