Dalits and the democratic revolution : Dr. Ambedkar and the Dalit movement in colonial India

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. This Important Book Traces The History Of The Dalit Movement From Its Beginning In The 19th Century To The Death Of Its Most Famous Leader, B.r. Ambedkar, In 1956. Focusing On Three States—andhra,maharashtra And Karnataka—dr Omvedt Analyses The Ideology And Organization Of The Movement And Its Interaction Both With The Freedom Struggle(particularly With Gandhi And Gandhism) And The `class` Struggles Of The Workers And Peasants (and Their Dominant Ideology-marxism). She Also Provides A Historical Account Of The Origin And Development Of The Caste System.