Gandhi: a very short introduction

Life and work -- Religious thought -- Human nature -- Satyagraha -- Critique of modernity -- The vision of a nonviolent society -- Critical appreciation.;Gandhi's life and thought had enormous impact. Here is a balanced introduction to one of the most revered men in history. Written with extensive access to Gandhi's writings in Indian languages, which most commentators have little or no access, Bhikhu Parekh outlines both Gandhi's major philosophical insights as well as the limitations of his thought.