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Whenever there is an attempt to enclose Mahatma Gandhi’s life, ideals, or politics within a rigid framework of “spectacles” or supposed transparency, the 150th anniversary of his b…
Whenever there is an attempt to enclose Mahatma Gandhi’s life, ideals, or politics within a rigid framework of “spectacles” or supposed transparency, the 150th anniversary of his birth makes him relevant once again. This book is enriched by discussions on Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi’s journey from being an ordinary participant in the national movement to becoming the Mahatma; the tensions and negotiations in his relationships with other individuals and organizations; his grassroots influence across various districts of Bengal; and, above all, the Partition of India and his philosophy of non-violence. A detailed chronology of Mahatma Gandhi’s life further enhances the volume. This edited collection of twenty-five essays examines Gandhi from multiple perspectives—without worshipping him or turning him into a deity. The editor, Debabrata Ghosh, is the Principal of Sir Rashbehari Ghosh Mahavidyalaya under the University of Burdwan. His areas of interest include India’s anti-colonial struggle, studies on the Partition, contemporary international relations, and regional and local history.
