Dalit Movement in India : Role of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar/Sanjay
Srivastava. Jaipur, Book Enclave, 2007, viii, 216 p., ISBN
81-8152-168-2.
Dalit Movement in India : Role of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar/Sanjay
Srivastava. Jaipur, Book Enclave, 2007, viii, 216 p., ISBN
81-8152-168-2.
Contents: Preface. 1. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar : life and philosophy. 2. Ambedkar and the Dalit Movement. 3. Dalit politics and status. 4. Dalit Movement at the crossroad. 5. Reservation policy for backward classes in India. 6. Ambedkar and communism. 7. B.R. Ambedkar's social vision. 8. Contribution to the Buddhist education. 9. Economic ideology of B.R. Ambedkar. 10. Dr. Ambedkar and the Constitution of India. 11. Nature of the leadership of B.R. Ambedkar. 12. Speeches by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
"Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (1891-1956), a born rebel, is the builder of modern India. He drafted independent India's constitution. Educated in USA and UK, he is that rare combination of a scholar, revolutionary and statesman who fought for the socio-political rights of millions of untouchables.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar shines like a luminous star in the galaxy of great men. He played a crucial role in shaping the destiny of free India and left indelible imprints on our national life and the state organisation.
One of the profound changes in contemporary Indian society has been the emergence of a new sense of identity among the Dalits. The Dalit Movement not only rejects the very ideas of pollution, impurity and 'untouchability' but in the process is forging a new vision for Indian society which is different from that espoused by the higher castes.
The book will be of immense help to the researchers, academicians, development action planners, administrators, NGO activists, social workers and all those who are interested in development studies, particularly among the disadvantaged people of Indian communities." (jacket)