He was also among the first dedicated human rights lawyers, as well as a journalist and a statesman. This remarkable volume seeks to unpack the radical in Ambedkar's legacy by examining his life work from hitherto unexplored perspectives.Īlthough revered by millions today primarily as a Dalit icon, Ambedkar was a serious scholar of India's history, society and foreign policy. While the vibrant Dalit movement recognizes Ambedkar as an agent for social change, the intellectual class has celebrated him as the key architect of the Indian Constitution and the political establishment has sought to limit his concerns to the question of reservations. Ambedkar as the most powerful advocate of equality and fraternity in modern India. This landmark volume, edited and introduced by Anand Teltumbde and Suraj Yengde, establishes B.R.
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