TY - BOOK AU - Thakkar, Usha TI - Understanding Gandhi: Gandhians in conversation with Fred J Blum SN - 9788132105572 U1 - 954.035092 PY - 2011/// CY - New Delhi PB - Sage Publications KW - Blum, Fred J., 1914-1990 - KW - Gandhi, Mahatma, 1869-1948 - Friends and associates - Interviews KW - Gandhi, Mahatma, 1869-1948 - Influence KW - Interviews KW - Nonviolence N2 - The book provides glimpses of Gandhi?s ideas and working relationship with his colleagues who came from a wide range of backgrounds, professions and geographical regions. It also brings out the thoughts of Gandhi and his followers on several important issues such as Satyagraha, non-violence, Brahmacharya, spirituality, and fasting. This blend of an intimate knowledge of Gandhi and the reflective hindsight gives the book a unique vantage point that promotes a holistic understanding of Gandhian thought and philosophy. (http://www.sagepub.com/books/Book236042?siteId=sage-us&prodTypes=any&q=9788132105572&pageTitle=productsSearch) ER -