Gandhi: The Traditional Roots of Charisma

Rudolph, Lloyd I.,Rudolph, Susanne Hoeber

ISBN 10: 0226731367 / ISBN 13: 9780226731360

Published by University of Chicago Press, 1983

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gandhi: The Traditional Roots of Charisma
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Publication Date: 1983
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0226731367
• ISBN 13: 9780226731360
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The Rudolphs' analysis reveals that Gandhi's charisma was deeply rooted in the aspects of Indian tradition that he interpreted for his time. They key to his political influence was his ability to realize in both his daily life and his public actions, cultural ideals that many Indians honored but could not enact themselves—ideals such as the traditional Hindu belief that a person's capacity for self-control enhances his capacity to control his environment. Appealing to shared expectations and recognitions, Gandhi was able to revitalize tradition while simultaneously breaking with some of its entrenched values, practices, and interests. One result was a self-critical, ethical, and inclusive nationalist movement that eventually led to independence.

About the Authors

Susanne Hoeber Rudolph is the William Benton Distinguished Service Professor Emerita at the University of Chicago and coauthor with Lloyd I. Rudolph of several books, including, most recently, In Pursuit of Lakshmi, also published by the University of Chicago Press.

Lloyd I. Rudolph is professor emeritus of political science at the University of Chicago and coauthor with Susanne Hoeber Rudolph of several books, including, most recently, In Pursuit of Lakshmi, also published by the University of Chicago Press.