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Why Are We Backward?
The root cause of India's poverty lies in our world view says World renowned thinker Vishal Mangalwadi. Explore this book to know the truth.
176 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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About the author
Vishal Mangalwadi
46 books123 followersVishal Mangalwadi (1949-) is an international lecturer, social reformer, cultural and political columnist, and author of thirteen books. Born and raised in India, he studied philosophy at universities, in Hindu ashrams, and at L’Abri Fellowship in Switzerland. In 1976 he turned down several job offers in the West to return to India where he and his wife, Ruth, founded a community to serve the rural poor. Vishal continued his involvement in community development serving at the headquarters of two national political parties, where he worked for the empowerment and liberation of peasants and the lower castes.
His first book, The World of Gurus, was published in 1977 by India's Vikas Publishing House, and serialized in India’s then-largest weekly, Sunday. It is still used as a text book in universities. It was Mangalwadi’s book on the New Age Movement and India: The Grand Experiment, that first brought his works to the attention of the American public. In demand worldwide, Vishal is a dynamic and engaging speaker who has lectured in 34 countries. He enjoys simplifying complex ideas and inspiring despairing hearts with hope.
His first book, The World of Gurus, was published in 1977 by India's Vikas Publishing House, and serialized in India’s then-largest weekly, Sunday. It is still used as a text book in universities. It was Mangalwadi’s book on the New Age Movement and India: The Grand Experiment, that first brought his works to the attention of the American public. In demand worldwide, Vishal is a dynamic and engaging speaker who has lectured in 34 countries. He enjoys simplifying complex ideas and inspiring despairing hearts with hope.
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October 9, 2021
A huge pity that this book was originally for sale only in India - and, even in India, it has been out of print for years.
I hope that it is brought back into print again - it will need an updated first few pages because the introductory material is dated.
Otherwise, this is an unusual and excellent (though brief!) analysis of the reasons why our nation doesn't make the sort of progress it should.
The book is highly readable, each short chapter starting with a story or incident, and the rest of the chapter exploring the implications and reflecting on the issues raised.
It is the sort of book you can read quickly and superficially while you are on a flight or other short journey, but much better if you can take it a chapter at a time and give yourself time to think about each point in the analysis.
"Why Are We Backward?" is the sort of book that changes your understanding of almost everything in relation to our nation.
I hope that it is brought back into print again - it will need an updated first few pages because the introductory material is dated.
Otherwise, this is an unusual and excellent (though brief!) analysis of the reasons why our nation doesn't make the sort of progress it should.
The book is highly readable, each short chapter starting with a story or incident, and the rest of the chapter exploring the implications and reflecting on the issues raised.
It is the sort of book you can read quickly and superficially while you are on a flight or other short journey, but much better if you can take it a chapter at a time and give yourself time to think about each point in the analysis.
"Why Are We Backward?" is the sort of book that changes your understanding of almost everything in relation to our nation.
February 24, 2017
vishal mangalwadi gave the best criticism for all the religions including Christianity too...
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