This book develops a critical understanding of Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy and practice in the context of contemporary challenges and engages with some of his key work and ideas. It highlights the relevance of his legacy in the present world in the quest towards peace-building, equity and global justice through expert analyses and reflections. 'Mahatma Gandhi has made a lasting contribution to political philosophy and this requires that succeeding generations of scholars interpret that contribution in ways that meet the needs of the changing times and intellectual trends. Gandhi and the Contemporary World meets this requirement very admirably: it presents Gandhi in a critical, lively and timely fashion. Enjoy this excellent addition to Gandhi literature'.? ? Anthony J. Parel, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, University of Calgary, Canada ? 'This riveting collection of essays included in the volume throws valuable light on Mahatma Gandhi's activist political philosophy and on some of its legacies today. Comprehensively discussed and examined are his ideas of truth and non-violence in their bearing on his conception of satyagraha and on his approach to the postcolonial Indian nation'. Thomas Pantham, former Professor at M S University of Baroda, Baroda, India