India's Needs

India's Needs: Material, Political, Social, Moral, and Religious is a book written by John Murdoch in 1886. The book is a comprehensive analysis of India's condition during the British colonial period. Murdoch, who was a Scottish missionary and educator, lived in India for over 40 years and was well acquainted with the country's social, political, and cultural landscape. The book is divided into five parts, each addressing a different aspect of India's needs. The first part deals with India's material needs, including issues such as agriculture, industry, transportation, and communication. The second part focuses on India's political needs, discussing topics such as the British colonial administration, the Indian National Congress, and the role of the Indian press. The third part of the book addresses India's social needs, discussing topics such as education, caste, and the status of women. The fourth part examines India's moral needs, discussing topics such as crime, poverty, and the role of religion in society. Finally, the fifth part of the book discusses India's religious needs, including a detailed analysis of Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity in India. Overall, India's Needs: Material, Political, Social, Moral, and Religious provides a comprehensive overview of India's condition during the British colonial period. The book is an important historical document, providing insights into the challenges faced by India during this period and the various attempts made to address these challenges.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.