Mahatma Gandhi : nonviolent power in action : with a nwe preface, afterword, and chronology by the author

First published in 1993, Dennis Dalton's iconoclastic account of Gandhi's political and intellectual development gained prominence for its balance and extensive research, as well as its portrayal of Gandhi as a deeply human and complex force. Focusing on the leader's two signal triumphs: the civil disobedience movement (or salt satyagraha) of 1930 and the Calcutta fast of 1947, Dalton makes clear that Gandhi's lifelong career in national politics gave him the opportunity to develop and refine his ideals. He controversially concludes with a comparison of Gandhi's methods and the strategies of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, proposing a fascinating juxtaposition that not only enriches the biography of all three figures but also proves Gandhi's relevance to the study of race and political leadership in America. A new afterword situates Gandhi within the "clash of civilizations" debate, identifying the implications for continuing nonviolent protests. Dalton also conducts an... ϡ쯦랠 Dennis Dalton's Classic Account Of Gandhi's Political And Intellectual Development Focuses On The Leader's Two Signal Triumphs: The Civil Disobedience Movement (or Salt Satyagraha) Of 1930 And The Calcutta Fast Of 1947. Dalton Clearly Demonstrates How Gandhi's Lifelong Career In National Politics Gave Him The Opportunity To Develop And Refine His Ideals. He Then Concludes With A Comparison Of Gandhi's Methods And The Strategies Of Martin Luther King Jr. And Malcolm X, Drawing A Fascinating Juxtaposition That Enriches The Biography Of All Three Figures And Asserts Gandhi's Relevance To The Study Of Race And Political Leadership In America. Dalton Situates Gandhi Within The Clash Of Civilizations Debate, Identifying The Implications Of His Work On Continuing Nonviolent Protests. He Also Extensively Reviews Gandhian Studies And Adds A Detailed Chronology Of Events In Gandhi's Life. Satyagraha Meets Swaraj: The Development Of Gandhi's Ideas, 1896-1917 -- Gandhi As Leader: Nonviolence In Power -- Critiques Of Gandhi From His Contemporaries: Rabindranath Tagore And M. N. Roy -- Civil Disobedience: The Salt Satyagraha -- The Calcutta Fast -- Mohandas, Malcolm, And Martin -- Conclusion: Gandhi's Contribution From Various Angles. Dennis Dalton ; With A New Preface, Afterword, And Chronology By The Author. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. First published in 1993, Dennis Dalton's iconoclastic account of Gandhi's political and intellectual development gained prominence for its balance and extensive research, as well as its portrayal of Gandhi as a deeply human and complex force. Focusing on the leader's two signal triumphs: the civil disobedience movement (or salt satyagraha) of 1930 and the Calcutta fast of 1947, Dalton makes clear that Gandhi's lifelong career in national politics gave him the opportunity to develop and refine his ideals. He controversially concludes with a comparison of Gandhi's methods and the strategies of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, proposing a fascinating juxtaposition that not only enriches the biography of all three figures but also proves Gandhi's relevance to the study of race and political leadership in America. A new afterword situates Gandhi within the "clash of civilizations" debate, identifying the implications for continuing nonviolent protests. Dalton also conducts an extensive overview of Gandhian studies and includes a detailed chronology of events in Gandhi's life and leadership

Dennis Dalton's classic account of Gandhi's political and intellectual development focuses on the leader's two signal triumphs: the civil disobedience movement (or salt satyagraha) of 1930 and the Calcutta fast of 1947. Dalton clearly demonstrates how Gandhi's lifelong career in national politics gave him the opportunity to develop and refine his ideals. He then concludes with a comparison of Gandhi's methods and the strategies of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, drawing a fascinating juxtaposition that enriches the biography of all three figures and asserts Gandhi's relevance to the study of race and political leadership in America. Dalton situates Gandhi within the "clash of civilizations" debate, identifying the implications of his work on continuing nonviolent protests. He also extensively reviews Gandhian studies and adds a detailed chronology of events in Gandhi's life.

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Dennis Dalton's classic account of Gandhi's political and intellectual development focuses on the leader's two signal triumphs: the civil disobedience movement (or salt __satyagraha__) of 1930 and the Calcutta fast of 1947. Dalton clearly demonstrates how Gandhi's lifelong career in national politics gave him the opportunity to develop and refine his ideals. He then concludes with a comparison of Gandhi's methods and the strategies of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, drawing a fascinating juxtaposition that enriches the biography of all three figures and asserts Gandhi's relevance to the study of race and political leadership in America. Dalton situates Gandhi within the "clash of civilizations" debate, identifying the implications of his work on continuing nonviolent protests. He also extensively reviews Gandhian studies and adds a detailed chronology of events in Gandhi's life.