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Hardback
Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Language
English
Book Summary
This academic non-fiction volume rethinks a pivotal figure in modern India, presenting equality and social justice as radical, enduring ideals. It brings together historical analysis, legal thought, and political philosophy to illuminate how one of Indiaโs founding thinkers challenged caste, state power, and rights for marginalized communities. Intended for students, researchers, and general readers with an interest in history, constitutional law, and Dalit studies, the tone is thoughtful, rigorous, and inspiring.
Edited and introduced by Anand Teltumbde and Suraj Yengde, the collection gathers essays by leading scholars such as Jean Drรจze, Partha Chatterjee, Sukhadeo Thorat, Manu Bhagavan, and Anupama Rao. It extends beyond the conventional narratives to explore minority rights, the mass conversion to Buddhism, oppression shaped by racism and anti-Semitism, and how these threads resonate with Marxist and feminist thought. The approach treats Ambedkar as a serious scholar of history, law, and international affairs, not merely a Dalit icon.
What the reader experiences is a cross-disciplinary conversation presented in crisp, accessible prose. The essays illuminate context while inviting readers to draw connections to contemporary debates about rights, inclusion, and social transformation. The editorsโ framing helps make complex ideas approachable for a wide audience, from students to informed general readers.
Readers finish with a nuanced understanding of Ambedkarโs radical center and its relevance to contemporary debates on equality and human rights. The book invites critical thinking, broadens perspectives on social justice, and leaves a lasting impression of the enduring potential for reform through thoughtful scholarship.
Product Details
Author
Anand Teltembde
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
520
Language
English
SKU
9780670091157
ISBN
9780670091157
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
15.62x4.57x24.13cm
Binding
Hardback
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