"The canvas of Ambedkar s writings is vast, and the issues discussed by
contributors in this volume are a modest attempt to mirror the breadth and
vision of the writings of Ambedkar. This volume, besides reflecting and
representing the theoretical issues that are implicated in the writings of
Ambedkar, also attempts to capture his position on such issues as economic
development and planning, socialism and democracy, nationalism, representation
and reorganisation of states, Panchayati Raj, caste discrimination and
untouchability, whose relevance is acutely felt, even today. Besides, Ambedkar s
perspective on history, question of Hindu women, education and his response to
social exclusion are also taken up by various