periyar

Book Specifications:

• Title: Periyar E. V. Ramaswami Naicker
• Publisher: Emerald Publishers
• Author: M. D. Gopalakrishnan
• Language: English
• Pages: 102
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Used - Good

About the Book:

Periyar E. V. Ramaswami Naicker by M. D. Gopalakrishnan is a concise and insightful biography of Periyar E. V. Ramasamy, one of the most influential social reformers in modern South Indian history. Known widely as Periyar, he was the founder of the Self-Respect Movement and a fearless advocate of rationalism, social equality, and anti-caste reform. The book highlights his lifelong struggle against caste oppression, religious orthodoxy, gender inequality, and social discrimination, while also examining his role in shaping modern Tamil social and political identity. Through accessible narrative and historical context, the biography presents Periyar’s ideas, activism, speeches, and enduring influence on social justice movements in India. Published by Emerald Publishers, this paperback edition is an important read for students of Indian social reform, Tamil history, political thought, and modern Indian society.