Khadi : Gandhi's mega symbol of subversion /

"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�...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Gonsalves, Peter
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Thousand Oaks, CA : SAGE Publications, ©2012.
Temas:
Gandhi, > Mahatma, > 1869-1948 > Clothing.
Gandhi, > Mahatma, > 1869-1948
Gandhi, Mohandas Karamchand > 1869-1948
Clothing and dress > Symbolic aspects > India.
Clothing and dress > Political aspects > India.
Khadi > India > History.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Beauty & Grooming.
Clothing and dress
Clothing and dress > Symbolic aspects
Khadi
Unabhängigkeitsbewegung
Kleidung
Symbol
India
Indien
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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.

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