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1 online resource |
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Part 1: Subverting the self. The Passion to Be an 'English Gentleman' (1869-1891) ; In Search of Sartorial Significance (1892-1913) ; 'Unclothing' of the Mahatma (1914-1948). -- Part 2: Eco-political subversion. The Rape of India ; Gandhi's Eco-political Subversion ; Controversy. -- Part 3: Psycho-cultural subversion. Inferiorisation of the People ; Gandhi's Psycho-cultural Subversion ; Controversy. -- Part 4: Socio-religious subversion-untouchability. India's Shame ; Gandhi's Socio-religious Subversion-Untouchability ; Controversy. -- Part 5: Socio-religion subversion-militancy. India's Schism ; Gandhi's Socio-religious Subversion-Militancy ; Controversy. -- Part 6: The philosophy of Gandhian subversion through Khadi. Foundational Principles of Gandhian Subversion ; The Metaphysics of Khadi ; Conclusion. -- Appendix -- Glossary of Sanskrit and Indian Vocabulary -- Timeline of Gandhi and the Swadeshi Movement |
| Summary |
"Khadi: Gandhi's Mega Symbol of Subversion investigates the power of a symbol to qualitatively transform society, studying Mahatma Gandhi's use of clothing as a metaphor for unity, empowerment and liberation from imperial subjugation. Bringing together historical evidence of Gandhi's search for a semiotics of attire in his quest for personal integrity and socio-political change, this book elaborates on the subversion underlying Gandhi's sartorial communication from a multidisciplinary perspective. It brings out the complexity of the issue in diverse contexts such as British Empire and the Indian National Congress, Hindu-Muslim tension, the urban-rural divide, and Ambedkar and untouchability. Following a philosophical discourse, the book provides contextual analysis of the symbolic potential of khadi, investigating it not as mere 'revolution' or 'sedition', but as a sustained strategy towards achieving purna swaraj. Photographs, illustrations and an extensive appendix enrich the historical nature of the study, making it useful for scholars in various fields of study."--Publisher's website |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Gandhi, Mahatma, 1869-1948 -- Clothing
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| SUBJECT |
Gandhi, Mahatma, 1869-1948 fast |
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Gandhi, Mohandas Karamchand 1869-1948 gnd |
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Clothing and dress -- Symbolic aspects -- India
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Clothing and dress -- Political aspects -- India
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Khadi -- India -- History
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Beauty & Grooming.
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Clothing and dress
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Clothing and dress -- Symbolic aspects
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Khadi
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Unabhängigkeitsbewegung
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Kleidung
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Symbol
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India
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Indien
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9788132110637 |
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8132110633 |
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