Poorna Swaraj

<p><i><b>Contributes to current analyses of the health of liberal democracies. --</b></i><b>Rajmohan Gandhi author <i> Gandhi: The Man His People and the Empire</i></b> <p/><b><i>An impressive contribution to Gandhian studies</i>. --Bhikhu Parekh author <i>Gandhi: A Very Short Introduction</i></b> <p/> Time and again Mahatma Gandhi's life work and philosophy have played pivotal roles in bringing positive change in society. <i>Poorna Swaraj</i> through its reading of the <i>Constructive Programme: Its Meaning and Place</i> opens a window to his vision of attaining real and complete independence or 'swaraj' for India. With his ideas on communal unity prohibition basic education emancipation of women advisasis' concerns farmers' distress removal of untouchability demystification of leprosy the role of khadi charkha village and small-scale industries among others this book brings to light Gandhi's road map for an egalitarian society. <p/> This first critical edition with a comprehensive contextual introduction by Dhananjay Rai sets the backdrop for readers to understand Gandhi's thoughts on making an ideal society. Amazingly relevant and thought-provoking <i>Poorna Swaraj </i>is a must-read for students and scholars of history social science politics and Gandhian studies. An invaluable companion for policymakers and general readers this book is a treasure trove. </p>