Non-Violence in the 21st Century: Application and Efficacy
Sharma, Manish
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PRODUCT DETAILS
Book ID : 29819
ISBN-10 : 81-7629-784-4 / 8176297844
ISBN-13 : 978-81-7629-784-4 / 9788176297844
Place
of Publication :
Delhi
Year
of Publication :
2006
Edition : (First Edition)
Language : English
xii, 299p., Figs., Tables, App., Bib., Index, 23 cm.
CONTENTS
CONTENTS:- 1. Violence and Non-Violence: The Past and the Present Scenario; 2. Gandhi's Understanding and Interpretation of Non-Violence; 3. Methods and Application of non-violence; 4. Efficacy of Non-Violence: The Present Context; 5. Voice of the People: Non-Violence is the Only Way; 6. Conclusion.
DESCRIPTION
The Present work examines extensively the concepts of violence and non-violence especially covering the past and the present scenario with various historical events and illustrations. It also provides an excellent commentary on Gandhi's understanding and interpretation of non-violence, his approach and methods of application, its efficacy and practibility in the present context. Besides, this work has included an interaction with Gandhian scholars, prominent personalities and others to ascertain their opinions about the viability and efficacy of non-violence to counteract the ill-effects of violence all over the world. Gandhi has been recognized as an apostle of peace and non-violence and the author in this work has very ably and successfully tried to examine this significant issue keeping in view the status and future of non-violence in the 21st century.
