Dalits and the Democratic Revolution
Author | : Gail Omvedt |
Publisher | : SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 1994 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015032152368 |
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Rating | : 4/5 (68 Downloads) |
Download or read book Dalits and the Democratic Revolution written by Gail Omvedt and published by SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited. This book was released on 1994 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An AltaMira Press Book This important volume traces the history of the Dalit movement form its origins to the death of its most famous leader, B.R. Ambedkar, in 1956. Focusing on three states-Andhra, Maharashtra, and Karnataka-the author skillfully analyzes the ideology and organization of the movement and its interaction both wiht the freedom struggle and the class struggles of the workers and peasants.