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OverviewAdapted from Kirby's 2013 University of New South Wales Gandhi Oration, What Would Gandhi Do? shows how remarkably useful Gandhi's insights remain when confronting the world's challenges. Regarded as the Father of the Nation in India and globally as the most successful exponent of nonviolent civil disobedience, Mahatma Gandhi is known as a symbol of wisdom and compassion. Former High Court Justice Michael Kirby, himself a tireless advocate for non-discrimination and human rights, here shows the applicability of Gandhi's views on some of the world's most pressing current issues- women's rights, climate change, animal rights and sex and sexuality. Adapted from Kirby's 2013 University of New South Wales Gandhi Oration, What Would Gandhi Do? shows how remarkably useful Gandhi's insights remain when confronting the world's challenges. 'Cut s to the heart of the holy man's ideas and also provide s some wisdom for a modern audience.' Daily Telegraph Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael KirbyPublisher: Penguin Random House Australia Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia Dimensions: Width: 11.20cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 18.00cm Weight: 0.064kg ISBN: 9780143570707ISBN 10: 0143570706 Pages: 80 Publication Date: 15 November 2013 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationMichael Kirby, a past Justice of the High Court of Australia, is one of Australia's leading thinkers and writers. In addition to his long service (1975-2009) in various judicial posts, he has held many UN, Commonwealth and international positions. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |