Conquest of Violence: The Gandhian Philosophy of Conflict. With a new epilogue b

Description: Conquest of Violence by Joan Valerie Bondurant By relating what Gandhi said to what he did and by examining instances of satyagraha led by others, this book abstracts from the Indian experiments those essential elements that constitute the Gandhian technique. It explores its distinguishing characteristics and its far-reaching implications for social and political philosophy. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When Mahatma Gandhi died in 1948 by an assassins bullet, the most potent legacy he left to the world was the technique of satyagraha (literally, holding on to the Truth). His "experiments with Truth" were far from complete at the time of his death, but he had developed a new technique for effecting social and political change through the constructive conduct of conflict: Gandhian satyagraha had become eminently more than "passive resistance" or "civil disobedience." By relating what Gandhi said to what he did and by examining instances of satyagraha led by others, this book abstracts from the Indian experiments those essential elements that constitute the Gandhian technique. It explores, in terms familiar to the Western reader, its distinguishing characteristics and its far-reaching implications for social and political philosophy. Review "If I were asked to recommend two books to introduce the American reader to Gandhis political thought and activity, I would suggest his Autobiography and Conquest of Violence."--D. Mackenzie Brown, Journal of Asian Studies "Conquest of Violence has two merits: first, it gives us the clearest and most powerful statement to date of the central ideas in Gandhis political thought; second, it forces us to consider these ideas not as a historical or cultural curiosity but as a challenge to the main body of Western political philosophy."--W. H. Morris-Jones, Pacific Affairs Long Description When Mahatma Gandhi died in 1948 by an assassins bullet, the most potent legacy he left to the world was the technique of satyagraha (literally, holding on to the Truth). His "experiments with Truth" were far from complete at the time of his death, but he had developed a new technique for effecting social and political change through the constructive conduct of conflict: Gandhian satyagraha had become eminently more than "passive resistance" or "civil disobedience." By relating what Gandhi said to what he did and by examining instances of satyagraha led by others, this book abstracts from the Indian experiments those essential elements that constitute the Gandhian technique. It explores, in terms familiar to the Western reader, its distinguishing characteristics and its far-reaching implications for social and political philosophy. Review Quote If I were asked to recommend two books to introduce the American reader to Gandhis political thought and activity, I would suggest his Autobiography andConquest of Violence. -- D. Mackenzie Brown, Journal of Asian Studies Details ISBN069102281X Short Title CONQUEST OF VIOLENCE Publisher Princeton University Press Series Princeton Paperbacks Language English ISBN-10 069102281X ISBN-13 9780691022819 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1988 Imprint Princeton University Press Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations Pages 296 Subtitle The Gandhian Philosophy of Conflict. With a new epilogue by the author Textbook No Translated from English DOI 10.1604/9780691022819 UK Release Date 1988-06-21 NZ Release Date 1988-06-21 US Release Date 1988-06-21 Author Joan Valerie Bondurant Publication Date 1988-06-21 DEWEY 179.7 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 1988-08-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161685623;

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