B.R. Ambedkar and Indian Constitution : Configurating the Indian Constitution : Explorations in the Ideas of B.R. Ambedkar/Shailendra K. Tiwary. Gurgaon, Shubhi, 2008, x, 220 p., ISBN 81-8290-146-4.

    Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Constitutionalism. 3. Minorities and the scheduled castes. 4. System of representation. 5. Rights. 6. Federalism. 7. Government. 8. The judiciary. 9. Conclusion. Select bibliography.

    "The book critically examines the evolution of B.R. Ambedkar's ideas on constitutionalism and on the nature of Indian Constitution from 1919 to 1950 and brings into focus shifts in his views from time to time. It explores how Ambedkar envisaged a system of governance based on the principle of liberal constitutionalism, which may offer justice and protection of rights of the oppressed section of the population and provide them participation in the government. The volume also analyses the controversies that surrounded Ambedkar regarding his role in the constitutional development in India. It is of interest to the students of political science, policy studies and Indian Constitution." (jacket)   

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