This comprehensive Gandhi reader provides an essential new reference for scholars and students of his life and thought. It is the only text available that presents Gandhi's own writings; including excerpts from three of his books―An Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth; Satyagraha in South Africa; Hind Swaraj (Indian Home Rule)-a major pamphlet; Constructive Programme: Its Meaning and Place; and many journal articles and letters along with a biographical sketch of his life in historical context and recent essays by highly regarded scholars. The writers of these essays―hailing from the United States; Canada; Great Britain and India; with academic credentials in several different disciplines―examine his nonviolent campaigns; his development of programs to unify India; and his impact on the world in the second half of the twentieth century and the beginning of the twenty-first. Gandhi's Experiments with Truth provides an unparalleled range of scholarly material and perspectives on this enduring philosopher; peace activist; and spiritual guide.
#1875814 in Books Arcadia Publishing 2008-11-03 2008-11-03Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x .31 x 6.50l; .85 #File Name: 0738559601128 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Norwegian SeattleBy Barbara LoweryImages of American Norwegian Seattle displays the many black and white photos that provide an artful look at the history of Norwegians that found their way to Puget Sound. For me; it was a profound experience to see the photos of actual experiences and strength of these people that worked with such tenacity to enrich life in the North West.I would highly recommend this book with the valuable history provided. The photographs add richness and beauty that are to be appreciated0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Washington State's NorwegiansBy JorgeHistorically life in Norway had always been rugged and hard. In the early Nineteenth Century many young Norwegians began searching for opportunities elsewhere. Land was scarce; families were large and the rule of primo geniture was in place. Norwegian emigration to the United States had begun as early as 1825 when Cleng Peerson (1783-1865) met a group in New York who subsequently settled in western upper New York State. Peerson was to be for most of his life an active participant involved in bringing Norwegians to the United States. In 1834 Peerson met another group who went to settle in Illinois. Later emigrants went to Minnesota; North Dakota and Wisconsin. In 1854 the Legislature of the State of Texas granted Peerson 320 acres of land west of Clifton; Texas in the area that became known as Norse; Texas. That same year the first seventeen Norwegian settlers came to that area of Texas and began the Norwegian settlement of Bosque County; Texas. Peerson died there in 1865. In 1853 the first European homestead had been taken up in the Ballard; King County area of Seattle; Washington. The first Norwegians came in 1868 and other Scandinavians who were mariners; fishermen; and carpenters also located there. By 1900 Ballard had a population of 4;568 and in 1907 with approximately 17;000 people Ballard agreed to annexation by Seattle as Seattle had sufficient water and Ballard did not. The State of Washington Supreme Court had ruled that Seattle did not have to share it's water with Ballard; so annexation was the solution. But the Scandinavian and Norwegian character of Ballard remained; evolved and continues to be present today. This book details that history.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Norwegian AwesomeBy MTI've seen several Arcadia books and this one is the best so far. The author has an eye for beautiful photographs. There is a lot of local Norwegian American history. If you've got Northwestern Norwegian roots; you'll learn about them in this book.
