The Salt March and Political Power

Authors

Philip Watkins, California State University, Monterey Bay

Document Type

Main Theme / Tema Central

Abstract

This paper explores the vision of Gandhi, one most important leaders of the 20th Century, from a theoretical perspective. According to Gandhi, rulers cannot have power without consent of their subjects. Nonviolent movements of civil disobedience, such as the famous Salt March, are manifestations of the power that can be best interpreted considering the theory of pluralistic dependency, addressing the legitimate origins of power and power contestation.

Recommended Citation

Watkins, Philip (2005) "The Salt March and Political Power," Culture, Society, and Praxis: Vol. 3: No. 2, Article 4.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/csp/vol3/iss2/4