Routledge Social and Political Thought of Mahatma Gandhi 43

Explore the foundational principles of non-violent protest through this scholarly work from Routledge. This volume examines how Mahatma Gandhi developed satyagraha during his campaigns against racism in South Africa and his involvement in the nationalist struggle against British colonial rule in India. Readers will learn how Gandhi ushered in a new era of Indian nationalism by using the language of ahisma, or non-violence, to mobilize the masses. The text focuses on the evolution of these principles within the context of anti-imperial movements. It provides a deep look at the methods Gandhi used to organize political struggle and transform social action through non-violence.