Chaplin, Gandhi & Me too

Book Details

• Publisher: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
• Author: Dr. Jayanti Patel
• Language: English
• Edition: 2015
• ISBN: 9788172765255
• Pages: 228 (includes 32 B/W illustrations)
• Cover: Paperback
• Dimensions: 21.5 cm × 14 cm
• Weight: 300 gm

About the Book

This thought-provoking book delves into the lives and philosophies of two extraordinary individuals: Mahatma Gandhi and Charlie Chaplin. Despite their vastly different lifestyles and vocations, the author masterfully highlights the deep commonalities between these two icons.

Key Themes:

1. Gandhi and Chaplin – A Unique Comparison:
   • Both individuals, though worlds apart in profession and appearance, shared a fundamental opposition to industrialization and its dehumanizing effects on society.
2. Impact on Civilization:
   • The author argues that the revolutionary messages of Gandhi and Chaplin will resonate even more profoundly in the future.
3. Detailed Narration:
   • The book provides a rich account of their lives, ideologies, and contributions to humanity, supplemented by 32 black-and-white illustrations for a vivid understanding.

About the Author

Dr. Jayanti Patel (Dr. Jayanti Kalidas Patel 'Ranglo') was a distinguished scholar born on May 24, 1924, in Ahmedabad.

• He earned a B.A. degree in 1947 and later pursued his passion for research, receiving his Ph.D. in 1982 for a study on 'Natya-yoga' under the guidance of Prof. S. A. Upadhyaya.
• Dr. Patel's deep insights into cultural and historical subjects are evident in this meticulously researched work, making him a notable figure in Indian academia.