The Violence in Our Bones

by Neera Chandhoke

The Buddha, Ashoka, Gandhi-the three greatest Indians who ever lived-were emblematic of non-violence. Yet, paradoxically, their country of origin is one of the most violent places on earth. Do 'we, the people of India' have violence in our bones? This work explores different aspects of our society to answer the question.

Despite a blood-soaked Partition coupled with many other challenges that all emerging democracies have had to negotiate,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9390652421
• ISBN13: 9789390652426
• Release Date: September 2021
• Publisher: Aleph Book Company
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"