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Revolution and Non-Violence in Tolstoy, Gandhi, and Mandela

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    Writen byImraan Coovadia
  • PublisherOxford University Press (OUP Oxford)
  • Year2020

This book explores the intertwined lives and philosophies of Leo Tolstoy, Mohandas Gandhi, and Nelson Mandela, focusing on their responses to political violence and advocacy for nonviolence. It examines how each figure, shaped by their unique historical contexts, contributed to reimagining political power and revolutionary change beyond conventional state-centric or violent paradigms. The author analyzes their writings, activism, and leadership styles, highlighting common themes such as labor, community reform, and resistance to colonial and imperial structures. Relevance to the Current Era & Community Engagement Mechanism By revisiting the philosophies of three transformative leaders, the book provides critical insights for contemporary movements seeking peaceful societal change. Its exploration of nonviolence and political imagination is relevant for educational programs, peacebuilding initiatives, and rehabilitation frameworks aimed at reducing violence and fostering interfaith harmony.An academically rich and timely contribution that bridges historical biography with political theory, offering valuable lessons on nonviolence and revolution applicable to modern peace and justice efforts.

Book Title Revolution and Non-Violence in Tolstoy, Gandhi, and Mandela
Author Imraan Coovadia
ISBN 9780192609090; 0192609092; 9780198863694; 0198863691 ISSN
Edition Language English
Book Format Paperback, 450 Pages
Date Published Year Published 2020
Publisher Oxford University Press (OUP Oxford)
Pages Dimensions
Book Subject History Secondary Domains: Political Science, Peace and Conflict Studies, Philosophy, Literary Criticism, Postcolonial Studies
Keywords Political violence, nonviolence, Tolstoy, Gandhi, Mandela, revolution, colonialism, empire, social transformation, political philosophy, pacifism, civil disobedience, leadership, liberation movements, 20th-century history.

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