Learning Politics from Sivaram

The Life and Death of a Revolutionary Tamil Journalist in Sri Lanka

by Mark P. Whitaker, University of South Carolina, Aiken

From the publisher:

This is the story of the life and impact of the political activist, journalist, and freedom fighter Sivaram Dharmeratnam. Sivaram dedicated his life to helping the Tamil people. He started out as an active participant in the war against the Sri Lankan government—in the eyes of some, a "terrorist." Yet he eventually renounced the violence it involved. Instead, he became a journalist and used his position to fearlessly critique the government—despite repeated threats on his life and the murders of other journalists. Finally, in 2005, Sivaram himself was assassinated.

This remarkable book is both an intimate portrait of the man and a fascinating account of the political dilemmas that he faced—and that still face us today. It explains how an educated man adopts a position of supporting violence. And while his position softens, Sivaram remains critical of the liberal principles that govern Western policy. Written by a close friend, this unique account highlights some of the most difficult political questions facing us today.

http://www.sangam.org/2007/02/Sivaram.php?uid=2224

ஐயா குறுக்கு,

நீங்கள் புத்தகத்தை முதலில் படித்து விட்டு கருத்தைக் கூறுங்கள். நமக்கு ஓசியில் தான் படித்து பழக்கம். யாராவது இணையத்தில் இலவசமாக படிப்பதற்கு ஒட்டிவிடும் வரை பொறுத்திருக்க வேண்டும்.