Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (1891-1956) rose from a community of "untouchables," to become a major figure in modern Indian history. Christophe Jaffrelot's biography reconsiders Dr. Ambedkar's life and thought and his unique combination of pragmatism and idealism. Establishing himself as a scholar, activist, journalist, and educator, Ambedkar ultimately found himself immersed in Indian politics and helped to draft the nation's constitution as law minister in Nehru's first cabinet. Ambedkar's ideas remain an inspiration to India's Dalit community.
| ISBN: | 9780231136020 |
| Publication date: | 28th June 2017 |
| Author: | Christophe (Directeur du CERI, CERI) Jaffrelot |
| Publisher: | Columbia University Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 224 pages |
| Series: | The CERI Series in Comparative Politics and International Studies |
| Genres: |
Social classes |