{"product_id":"legacy-of-ambedkar-analysis-and-appraisal","title":"LEGACY OF AMBEDKAR: Analysis and Appraisal","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lancy Lobo and Dhananjay Kumar (Eds.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\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\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788131610688\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 216\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\u003eSale Territory\u003c\/strong\u003e: India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection of essays critically examines the multifaceted legacy of Dr. \u003cstrong\u003eB.R. Ambedkar\u003c\/strong\u003e. Renowned for his pivotal role in shaping modern India, Ambedkar’s ideas on \u003cstrong\u003esocial democracy\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ethe annihilation of caste\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003econstitutional reform\u003c\/strong\u003e are explored in-depth in this volume. It aims to provide a balanced, analytical perspective of his contributions, acknowledging both his achievements and his shortcomings in contemporary India. Rather than presenting a one-sided tribute, this book presents \u003cstrong\u003eAmbedkar’s ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e through an \u003cstrong\u003eunbiased\u003c\/strong\u003e lens, shedding light on both the enduring relevance and the challenges of applying his ideas in today's society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume is structured into four parts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegacy of Ambedkar: Social, Political, and Constitutional\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis section addresses the strengths and limitations of Ambedkar’s thoughts in various domains, such as \u003cstrong\u003ehis moral perspective on the Constitution\u003c\/strong\u003e and the political and constitutional impacts of his work. Contributions in this section come from scholars like \u003cstrong\u003eBhikhu Parekh\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJ.V. Gavai\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaste Annihilation and Ambedkar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere, \u003cstrong\u003eAmbedkar’s\u003c\/strong\u003e vision for the abolition of the caste system is explored, with a critical look at his ideas for \u003cstrong\u003esocial democracy\u003c\/strong\u003e and the ongoing challenges in addressing caste discrimination. \u003cstrong\u003eAjeet Kumar Pankaj\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Macwan\u003c\/strong\u003e provide fresh perspectives on caste annihilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstitutional Legacy of Ambedkar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this section, \u003cstrong\u003eAmbedkar’s\u003c\/strong\u003e efforts in shaping the \u003cstrong\u003eIndian Constitution\u003c\/strong\u003e are highlighted. Experts analyze his views on the restoration of rights to backward classes and his approach towards creating a democratic framework, as examined by \u003cstrong\u003ePooja Singh\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eC. Sheela Reddy\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eShiv Shankar Das\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegacy of Ambedkar in the Globalization Era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the final section, \u003cstrong\u003eAmbedkar’s economic and social thoughts\u003c\/strong\u003e are revisited, particularly in the context of \u003cstrong\u003eneoliberalism\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eidentity politics\u003c\/strong\u003e. Contributors like \u003cstrong\u003eArjun Patel\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePreeti Oza\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eJoseph M.T.\u003c\/strong\u003e analyze Ambedkar’s relevance in today’s globalized world, especially regarding \u003cstrong\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eengaged Dalit activism\u003c\/strong\u003e in Maharashtra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book, with its \u003cstrong\u003einnovative analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecritical insights\u003c\/strong\u003e, will be invaluable for students, scholars, and anyone interested in \u003cstrong\u003eDalit Studies\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAmbedkar Studies\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ePolitical Science\u003c\/strong\u003e. It serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the impact and enduring relevance of \u003cstrong\u003eDr. B.R. 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