The Great Humanist R. Venkataraman [Hardcover]

Writing on Ramaswami Venkataraman is a matter of pleasure and upliftment. He is a man who has been serving a great cause-the removal of poverty from India. An able parliamentarian, a patient listener and a conversationalist with a sense of humour-and, above all, a great humanist-Venkataraman has all the makings of a man who deserves the highest office the nation can offer for his outstanding contributioins to the freedom struggle and post-independence economic reconstruction of India. Mr. Attar Chand is writer with scientific outlook and much of his present volume is couched in academic pursuit. He has flashed of creative writing which are impressive and his analysis of Venkataraman’s humanistic outlook-his love for the poor-is particularly remarkable. Mr. Attar Chand’s study of Venkataraman is well documented and researched and is of value to all in India and abroad. The evolution of Venkataraman’s socio-economic, cultural, artistic and political ideas is traced and followed cogently with refernce to the various influences to which he was subject. Despite the criticism and counter criticism Venkataraman emerges a practical idealist above all a great humanist who made a significant contribution to modern India. The book deserves wide circulation. About The Author:- Attar Chand graduated form the Delhi University with Political Science and Economics, and completed his post-graduation education in 1986. He has been regularly writing for academic journals and newspapers. His understanding of national and international problems has been deepened by his association with social scientists, resdearchers, editors, journalists, and writers of international repute. He is a member of Indian Council of world Affairs, Indian Institute of Transitional Studies, etc. As a thinker, he is unusually free from ideological, regional, linguistic and any other prejudices. He is amazingly flexible and innovative in his work. In his long and distinguished career, he has published many books and articles, addressed many national an international conference, seminars and meetings and received many hounours. He has known many politicians and public figures closely but stays scrupulously away from politics. Contents:- Preface • Acknowledgements • CHAPTERS • The Commitment • The Socialist : Patriotism and Nationalism • The Universal Brotherhood • The Fraternity • Unity in Diversity • The Secular World • Mahatma Gandhi and his Impact • Nehru’s Influence • The Secret of Success of Kamaraj • His Economic Philosophy • Literate the Masses • The Friendly Visits • The Labour Unionist • The Great Humanist • The Challenge • The Office of the Presicent • Bibliography • Index. The Title 'The Great Humanist R. Venkataraman written/authored/edited by Attar Chand', published in the year 1987. The ISBN 9788121201063 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 304 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Political Science. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-