Gandhi's Peace Army: The Shanti Sena and Unarmed Peacekeeping

by Thomas Weber

Overview

A study of unarmed peacekeeping, focusing on Gandhi's Shanti Sena, which was active during the period 1957 to 1975. It is based on interviews with key participants and analysts of the peace army and archival documents. It draws parallels with the complex situation in today's UN.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780815626848
Publisher:	Syracuse University Press
Publication date:	10/28/1995
Series:	Syracuse Studies on Peace and Conflict Resolution Series
Edition description:	1st ed
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	6.43(w) x 9.58(h) x 1.07(d)

Editorial Reviews

Weber (legal studies, peace studies, La Trobe U.) examines the viability of unarmed peacekeeping through a detailed investigation of the Ghandi-inspired peace army, the Shanti Sena. The group is involved in conflict resolution on a grass-roots level, using peace-building techniques that have inspired international peacekeeping groups. Weber draws on interviews with participants and archival material to chronicle the activities, history, and ideological basis of the Shanti Sena from 1957 to 1975. Appendices offer information on other peacekeeping forces, and Shanti Sena pledges and guidelines. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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