Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
Gandhi Against Caste
Nishikant Kolge
€ 40.69
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Gandhi Against Caste
Hardback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBJF; HBTB; HRG; JFSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138. .
The book seeks to examine Gandhi's understanding of the caste and varna system, and his evolving strategies to abolish it. It argues that in 1915, after returning to India from South Africa, Gandhi had started talking about the positive aspects of caste system and proclaimed his faith in it because he understood that the Hindu masses were not yet ready for radical reform, and that they must be gradually educated before being asked to abandon their faith in the doctrine of the caste system and the practices based on it. In order to substantiate the argument and to exhibit ... Read more
The book seeks to examine Gandhi's understanding of the caste and varna system, and his evolving strategies to abolish it. It argues that in 1915, after returning to India from South Africa, Gandhi had started talking about the positive aspects of caste system and proclaimed his faith in it because he understood that the Hindu masses were not yet ready for radical reform, and that they must be gradually educated before being asked to abandon their faith in the doctrine of the caste system and the practices based on it. In order to substantiate the argument and to exhibit ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
OUP India
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2018
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
New Delhi, India
ISBN
9780199474295
SKU
V9780199474295
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-6
About Nishikant Kolge
Nishikant Kolge is an Assistant Professor at the Department of History, Tripura University, India.
Reviews for Gandhi Against Caste