Gandhi: 'Hind Swaraj' and Other Writings Centenary Edition (Cambridge Texts in Modern Politics)

This book is a collection of M. K. Gandhi's "HInd Swaraj" and other writings. Parel's detailed and comprehensive introduction and analysis of Gandhi and his works serves an ideal starting point to understand the founding figure of modern India. The wide selection of works supplement his ideas clearly illustrated in "Hind Swaraj" and gives a complete picture of Gandhi.

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Gandhi explains in Hind Swaraj some of his fundamental ideas on how to obtain Home Rule in India. One aspect of Indian society Gandhi criticizes is the relationship between Muslims and Hindus. Gandhi tries to convey the idea that religious identity does not constitute for nationality. He feels that in order to obtain swaraj, India's people must unify themselves as a nation. By disbanding disagreements between the two religions, with acceptance and without imposition, Gandhi implies that what is important- Mother India- can be saved. Both Hindus and Muslims should stop seeking concessions from the British, begin the swadeshi movement (Indian-made goods), and that a universal language (Hindi) would also help the cause. Another factor which will lead to swaraj is passive resistance. (Gandhi launched the Civil Disobedience Movement 1931-34). Unlike Nehru, Gandhi opposed modernization/industrialization. These views, as well as views about education and economic reform are also included.

Gandhi could be portrayed better. He is against modern medicine in this book. You see his education of famous writers he quotes. Maybe better would be Gandhi a very short introduction by Oxford. I don’t know!