In an age of economic downturns and austerity, when the “Occupy” movement has gone global, this addition to the
Bold-Faced Wisdom series couldnt be timelier.
Pathways to Nonviolent Resistance re-examines and fully annotates Mahatma Gandhis early writings, offering quick insight into his pragmatic doctrines for effecting peaceful political change and promoting civil rights. Here are Gandhis formative works, the foundation upon which he built his lifelong philosophy: speeches, letters, articles, and other documents drawn from roughly 1893-1923. Key passages are highlighted; ‘Food for Thought’ questions spur readers to think about Gandhis relevance to todays world and their own lives.
A propos de l’auteur
Indias political and spiritual leader, Mahatma (‘Great Soul’) Gandhi (1869-1948) led his countrys struggle for independence, as well as crusading for basic human rights of people everywhere. His methods, honed over decades of direct engagement in struggles around the world, were based on nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience. His teachings and writings have had a profound influence on the most important civil rights leaders of all time, including Martin Luther King, Jr., and Nelson Mandela.