Beyond Hindutva is addressed; in particular; to the Hindus and other big and small communities presently living in India; that is; Bharat. It shows the way of "Hindatva" or Indianism for them to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century. For this; it offers a complete framework of thought and action. Accordingly; the Hindus have to move away from their decadent forms of Hindu Dharma; Hinduism; Hindu ideology; and some Gandhian misconceptions. The ideology of "Hindutva" is also badly divided from within; and is utterly confusing. Neither it offers a viable and broad form of `nationism' nor enables the Hindus to unite at large. Its cherished dream is also shattering that non-Hindus of India would ever bank upon such Hindutva for support; survival and advancement; and come closer to them. Like many Hindu bodies and organisations; the pseudo-secular parties - Congress; Socialist; Communist; BSP; and the like - are operating at the expense of the Hindus. Unknowingly; they have been asking the Hindus to commit "hara-kiri" by reducing them to join the group of small minorities. Threats of terrorism - internal and global - have been discussed in depth. To meet these dangers; the book proposes means and methods to launch war against both these forms of terrorism. Other remedies like `socialisation' and `good governance' are highlighted to uphold democracy in India and among the SAARC countries. ""Hindatva""; if adopted properly; would also enable India to face the challenges of globalisation."
#373998 in Books The University Press of Kentucky 1999-10-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .77 x 5.98l; 1.33 #File Name: 0813109671344 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. like every other book on the Korean WarBy norskThis book; like every other book on the Korean War; implies that the conflict fizzled out in Jul 1953. While the author highlights the Battle of Pork Chop Hill and indicates the Chinese conducted a series of offensives in Jun; Sandler makes no mention of the Battle of Kumsong in July 1953; which was the fiercest of the Chinese offensives since 1951. This book; supposedly about the "Forgotten War;" helps keep the memory of the most "Forgotten Battle" of the War; forgotten by history.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A very good survey book on the Korean WarBy Joel R.Stanley Sandler provides the reader with an in-depth look at a very broad range of topics on the Korean War in his work "The Korean War: No Victors; No Vanquished." Sandler covers some new topics I had not seen before; but for what he offers in breadth; he sacrificed the depth of coverage. For a 270-page book; it was a very effective trade-off.Sandler offers insight into the modern history of Korea through the end of World War II; and the series of strategic miscalculations that led to Kim Il Sung's invasion of South Korea. The discussion of the ebb and flow of battle was at the Corps level; with Sandler making examples of units of interest. There are far too many to mention; but two of these examples are the US Marines `attack in a different direction' to leave the Chosin Reservoir; and one of the allied contributions; "The Immortal Glousters"; whose exploits are highlighted in the outstanding book "The Edge of the Sword"; by Sir Anthony Farrar-Hockley.From an airpower perspective; his brief discussions on the USAF are both accurate; but not all encompassing. Sandler mentioned that USAF budgetary position; pursued the acquisition of a strategic nuclear bomber force (i.e. the B-36) at the sacrifice of the some of the fighter skills learned during World War II. Once the first MiGs were deployed to Korea; Sandler briefly mentions the deployment of the 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing and the latter approval to send 75 more F-86 Sabres. What Sandler omitted from this discussion on Airpower was the overall worldwide strategic context at the time. The USA was still convinced Korea was a feint to draw American forces into Korea; leaving Western Europe without a major contributor to repel a Soviet invasion of Western Europe. With this mindset in place; the USAF was reserving the "front line" F-86 aircraft for service in Germany; not Korea. He mentions this strategy elsewhere; but he failed to include this analysis in his discussion on the aviation contributions.Sandler does provide a very comprehensive discussion on all the contributions of all the United Nations who deployed forces to Korea. He also provides insight into many other sociological issues such as racial integration of American forces; and the situation on the homefront. Sandler also discusses some of the technological innovations (helicopter; medical facilities) that took place during the war.It is by no means a comprehensive book; but overall it is a very good survey book providing the reader with a very broad introduction to the Korean War.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. A good; well-rounded introduction to the Korean WarBy Michael T. GibbonsStanley Sandler writes a concise and seemingly standard history of the Korean War. This is a well-rounded account; including perspectives on the political issues; negotiations; and reactions on the home fronts. Of course; full accounts of the progressive military campaigns fill out the rest of the book. Sandler does a good job of encapsulating this in 270 pages. He is at times supportive and at times critical of the U.S. and U.N. effort in Korea. The same can be said of the personalities involved on all sides; except for both Kim Il Sung and Syngman Rhee who were determined to pursue the war to disasterous ends.But; like the conflict itself; this book is not inspiring. Not that the author or his writing lack inspiration. The book does what it sets out to do. It provides a detailed account of the contentious and uncertain time. Yet; Sandler didn't seem to offer much new information in his text besides some perspective on Stalin's motivations from now-available Soviet documents. But; this was relatively minor. The opening of records in P'yongyang one day will provide much new information. In the mean time; Stanly Sandler's offering is a good place to start. And the impressive bibliography points to many good sources for future reference.
