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Khadi: Gandhi`s Mega Symbol of Subversion investigates the power of a symbol to qualitatively transform society by studying Mahatma Gandhis use of clothing as a metaphor for unity, empowerment and liberation from imperial subjugation.
The book brings together historical evidence of Gandhis search for a semiotics of attire in his quest for personal integrity and socio-political change. From a multidisciplinary perspective, it closely examines the subversion underlying his sartorial communication.
The author also discusses the complex challenges in Gandhis highly polarized environment, such as the conflict between the British Empire and the Indian National Congress, HinduMuslim tensions, the urbanrural divide, and the question of untouchability.
The author examines the symbolic potential for change which khadi has, not merely as revolution or sedition, but as a sustained, well-organised strategy for achieving full independence or purna swaraj.
Photographs, illustrations and an extensive appendix considerably add to the historical value of the study, making it useful for students and scholars in various fields of South Asian research.
Table of Contents
1. Foreword by John S Moolakkattu
2. Introduction
I : SUBVERTING THE SELF
3. The Passion to Be an English Gentleman (18691891)
4. In Search of Sartorial Significance (18921913)
5. Unclothing of the Mahatma (19141948)
II: ECO-POLITICAL SUBVERSION
6. The Rape of India
7. Gandhis Eco-political Subversion
8. Controversy isbn
9788132107354
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