Contents Preface 1 Introduction 2 Satyagraha in South Africa 3 The essence of Gandhism 4 Gandhi the idea of Swaraj 5 Concept of Satyagraha and Sarvodaya Movement 6 Gandhian economics 7 Political thought of Mahatma Gandhi 8 Gandhian Philosophy 9 Principles of Gandhism 10 Mahatma Gandhi?s views on women and social changes 11 Mahatma Gandhi?s influence on India?s Foreign Policy 12 Significance of Gandhian thought in the present context 13 Gandhi?s theory of society and our times BibliographyDuring his campaign against racism in South Africa and his involvement in the Congress led nationalist struggle against British colonial rule in India Mahatma Gandhi developed a new form of political struggle based on type idea of Satyagraha or non violent protest He ushered in a new era of nationalism in India by articulating the nationalist protest in the language of non-violence or ahimsa that galvanized the masses into action Focusing on the principles of satyagraha and non-violence and their evolution in the context of anti imperial movements organized by Gandhi this fascinating book looks at how these percepts underwent changes reflecting the ideological beliefs of the participants Assessing Gandhi and his ideology the text centers on the ways in which Gandhi took into account the views of other leading personalities of the era whilst articulating his theory of actionThis is a book that would be of use to graduate postgraduate students seasoned researchers and practitioners alike 248 pp.