Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian Constitution (Paperback)

Why did the Constituent Assembly of India discard Mahatma Gandhi's concept of constitutional structure that gave prominence to villages, and prefer parliamentary democracy instead? Why did the self-sufficient and self-governing village of his dream not find a place in India's political edifice? This book explores these and other important questions that are intrinsically linked to the making of modern India. It traces the events leading up to Independence, the freedom struggle and the forming of the Constituent Assembly. The volume looks at the underlying foundations of the Indian nation state and the role of leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and B. R. Ambedkar. It further explores the linkages and the dissonances between Gandhi's ideas and principles and the Indian Constitution. Engaging and accessible, this book will be an interesting read for researchers and scholars of modern India, South Asian politics and history.

General

Imprint:	Crc Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2017
First published:	2016
Authors:	Narendra Chapalgaonker
Translators:	Subhashchandra Wagholikar
Dimensions:	216 x 138mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	144
ISBN-13:	978-0-8153-9600-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Constitution, government & the state Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Political leaders & leadership Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Democracy
LSN:	0-8153-9600-7
Barcode:	9780815396000

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