Saturday 2 February, 2008

Book On Communalism...




COMMUNALISM
Illustrated Primer by
RAM PUNIYANI


Publisher: Mumbai Sarvodaya Friendship Center, Mulund, Mumbai.

Contribution: Rs. 60/- Pages 128.


This book deals with the phenomenon of sectarian violence and politics in a very lucid manner. The phenomenon of communalism has come as a major threat to our democracy in current times. This phenomenon is also breaking our plural values and inter- community amity.

Contents- Babri Demolition, Post Babri Violence, Godhra, Gujarat Carnage, Citizens Tribunal report, India's synergetic traditions, mixed heritage, Rise and growth of Communalism, Values of India's Freedom movement, Gandhi, Muslim and Hindu communalism, Doctoring mass consciousness, Hindutva, RSS and exploited sections of society, Tasks for Secular Movement, Vande Matram controversy, Ram Setu or Adams bridge, Terrorism, Civilizations, clash or alliance.

The book is in the form of brief answers to the prevalent myths in a very simple style. It is richly illustrated with pictures, cartoons and tables. It gives a comprehensive view of the problem of communalism as being faced by the
nation. A must read for all concerned with defense of democratic and secular values.


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