Author

Publication

2015 - SAGE Publications India Pvt, Ltd.

Language

English

Word Count

79,000 words, Guess

Page Count

316 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-139789351502654
  • ISBN-109351502651
  • Library of Congress Control Number2015008400
  • OCLC Control Number907931365
  • Better World Books9789351502654
and 1 more

Classifications

  • LCCDS481.P35S56 2015
  • LCCDS481.P35 S56 2015

Description

"Delineating the differing ideological positions held by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, C. Rajagopalachari and Dr. Rajendra Prasad on the one hand and of their Leftist/Socialist detractors and opponents on the other, this book questions the validity of blanket branding based on Eurocentric categories without regard to the Indian context. It establishes that these three Gandhian leaders did not represent conservative or reactionary forces. They, in fact, practiced and promoted progressive ideas in their vision of socio-economic reconstruction of the country. Being anti-imperialist to the core, they stood for democratic and secular ideals promoting communal harmony effectively. This study attempts to relook at the categorization of 'Right' and 'Left' in our national politics and establishes the fact that 'history is not to be studied through the prism of politics.' It is as much a book for the scholars and researchers as it is for anyone interested in Indian politics"--Provided by publisher.

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Other Editions

  • Patel, Prasad and RajajiSAGE Publications India Pvt, Ltd.2015

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