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Philosophy of Gandhi: A Study of His Basic Ideas Philosophy of Gandhi: A Study of His Basic Ideas
by Glyn Richards

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This title available in eBook format. Click here for more information. Visit our eBookstore at: www.ebookstore.tandf.co.uk.... (read more)

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Rajiv Gandhi and Rama's Kingdom Rajiv Gandhi and Rama's Kingdom
by Ved Mehta

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An acclaimed biographer, novelist, and essayist, Ved Mahta illuminates life in modern India in this engrossing account of the country's tumultuous recent history. He describes in vivid detail such key events as the assassination of Prime Minister Indira... (read more)

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Democracy and Discontent: India's Growing Crisis of Governability Democracy and Discontent: India's Growing Crisis of Governability
by Atul Kohli

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In this study, Atul Kohli analyzes political change in India from the late 1960s to the late 1980s.... (read more)

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On Gandhi (Philosopher) On Gandhi (Philosopher)
by Bart Gruzalski

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This brief text assists readers in understanding Gandhi's philosophy and thinking so they can more fully engage in useful, intelligent dialogue and improve their understanding of content. Part of the Wadsworth Notes Series, (which will eventually consist... (read more)

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A Life Less Ordinary: A Memoir A Life Less Ordinary: A Memoir
by Baby Halder

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Abandoned by her mother, beaten by her father, and hurriedly married off at twelve to an abusive man twice her age, Baby Halder's early life was marked by overwhelming challenges and heartbreak. Exhausted and desperate, the young mother finally fled with... (read more)

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The Wit and Wisdom of Gandhi The Wit and Wisdom of Gandhi
by Mohandas Gandhi

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Assembled with skill and sensitivity by social activist Homer A. Jack, this selection of brief and incisive quotations range from religion and theology, personal and social ethics, service, and international and political affairs, to the family... (read more)

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An Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth An Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth
by Mohandas K Gandhi

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Translated by Mahadev Desai and with a New Preface The only authorized American edition Mohandas K. Gandhi is one of the most inspiring figures of our time. In his classic autobiography he recounts the story of his life and how he developed his concept... (read more)

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Strategies for Human Development in India #3: Economic Reform and Social Sector Development: A Study of Two Indian States Strategies for Human Development in India #3: Economic Reform and Social Sector Development: A Study of Two Indian States
by K Seeta Prabhu

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This book deals with the controversial issue of the impact of economic reforms on the social sector. The issue is particularly important in the developing countries of South Asia which have large populations characterised by poverty, illiteracy... (read more)

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The Rough Guide to the History of India (Rough Guide Reference) The Rough Guide to the History of India (Rough Guide Reference)
by Rough Gd

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The Rough Guide History of India provides a concise and clear overview of India?s often tortuous political narrative, while providing in-depth information on the country?s ancient and complex cultures. Covering the history of India from the Indus Valley... (read more)

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The Proudest Day: India's Long Road to Independence The Proudest Day: India's Long Road to Independence
by Anthony Read and David Fisher

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At midnight on 14 August 1947, Britain finally granted independence to the peoples of India. The Raj, that most romantic of all the great empires, was no more: India became the world's largest democracy, Pakistan the world's largest Muslim nation and not... (read more)

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Averting the Apocalypse: Social Movements in India Today Averting the Apocalypse: Social Movements in India Today
by Arthur Bonner

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""Averting the Apocalypse" is an important work. It is synthetic, broad, readable, and addressed to absolutely critical issues. It gives a good feel to the gritty reality of India in all its sadness and promise. The accounts of social activists draw the... (read more)

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Globalization and Community #10: City Requiem, Calcutta: Gender and the Politics of Poverty Globalization and Community #10: City Requiem, Calcutta: Gender and the Politics of Poverty
by Ananya Roy

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-277) and index.... (read more)

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Raj: The Making and Unmaking of British India (Us) Raj: The Making and Unmaking of British India (Us)
by Lawrence James

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This is the magnificently recounted story of one of the wonders of the modern world. In less than a hundred years the British made themselves masters of India. But the Raj, outwardly so monolithic and magnificent, was always precarious. The twists and... (read more)

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Rhetoric and Ritual in Colonial India Rhetoric and Ritual in Colonial India
by Douglas E Haynes

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This book explores the rhetoric and ritual of Indian elites undercolonialism, focusing on the city of Surat in the Bombay Presidency. It particularly examines how local elites appropriated and modified the liberal representative discourse of Britain and... (read more)

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India: From Midnight to the Millennium and Beyond India: From Midnight to the Millennium and Beyond
by Shashi Tharoor

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One of India's foremost writers assesses the country's achievements and failures over the last fifty years since its independence from British rule and notes India's importance in the challenges facing America in the twenty-first century. Reprint.... (read more)

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Sage Series in Modern Indian History #3: Imperialism, Nationalism and the Making of the Indian Capitalist Class, 1920-1947 Sage Series in Modern Indian History #3: Imperialism, Nationalism and the Making of the Indian Capitalist Class, 1920-1947
by Aditya Mukherjee

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`Based on meticulous research in India and Britan, including interviews with leading participants. The Introduction, in particular, provides a very useful summary of recent research on the historic economic relationship between India and the United... (read more)

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Gandhi in India: In His Own Words Gandhi in India: In His Own Words
by Martin Green

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Beginning where the autobiography left off, Green has selected letters, essays, interviews, and speeches that offer a complete self-narration of Gandhi's life from 1920 to 1948.... (read more)

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Pathways: Approaches to the Study of Society in India Pathways: Approaches to the Study of Society in India
by T Madan

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Pathways is an important contribution in the study of how intellectual traditions grow through a process of critical assessment. Madan first examines various aspects of the work of several outstanding scholars, including D.N. Majumdar and M.N. Srinivas... (read more)

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Snakes & Ladders: Glimpses of Modern India Snakes & Ladders: Glimpses of Modern India
by Gita Mehta

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In this personally charged work of reflection, reminiscence, and reportage, Gita Mehta serves as a guide to India's multihued mosaic. India is a land of great contrasts. It is the world's most populous democracy, but still upholds the caste system. It is... (read more)

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The Nehrus: Personal Histories The Nehrus: Personal Histories
by Mushirul Hasan

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A definitive pictorial biography on the first family of Indian... (read more)

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