{"product_id":"contesting-reservations-the-indian-experiment-on-affirmative-action","title":"Contesting Reservations: The Indian Experiment on Affirmative Action","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rawat Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sagar Preet Hooda\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2001\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 817033649X\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 236\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.7 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2001\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSale Territory:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Reservation Policy: A Sociological Analysis\"\u003c\/strong\u003e critically examines the concept and practice of \u003cstrong\u003eaffirmative action\u003c\/strong\u003e—known in India as \u003cstrong\u003ereservation policy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAffirmative action, aimed at redressing historical injustices and accumulated disadvantages, has been implemented in various countries, yet it often sparks intense debate and controversy. In India, the policy has been the subject of persistent disputes regarding its \u003cstrong\u003elegitimacy, social cost, and effectiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially after the \u003cstrong\u003eMandal Commission recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eSupreme Court verdict\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing from both \u003cstrong\u003etheoretical foundations\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eempirical research on public perceptions\u003c\/strong\u003e, the book provides an in-depth exploration of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe philosophical and ideological basis of reservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe socio-political debates triggered by the Mandal Commission’s implementation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe challenges, pitfalls, and controversies surrounding affirmative action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommendations for a \u003cstrong\u003emore rational and balanced reservation policy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a valuable resource for \u003cstrong\u003epolicy-makers, academics, students of sociology and political science, and anyone seeking a nuanced understanding of India’s reservation system\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSagar Preet Hooda\u003c\/strong\u003e – A distinguished member of the \u003cstrong\u003eIndian Police Service\u003c\/strong\u003e with an exceptional academic background. He has published extensively in national and international research journals and holds life membership in several prestigious research and professional bodies. His primary research interests include \u003cstrong\u003eSociology of Crime\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHuman Rights\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rawat Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50038548562224,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_817033649X","price":647.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/61LPCyyqXiL.jpg?v=1756391830","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/contesting-reservations-the-indian-experiment-on-affirmative-action","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}