One of the pillars of Indian democracy who played a pivotal role in shaping the
Indian Constitution, Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar is also known for his radical,
no-holds-barred views on the discrimination against the backward classes,
particularly the Untouchables, and the caste politics practised by Hindus. His
path-breaking ideas, most of which are relevant even today, are reflected in his
writings.
In The Essential Ambedkar, the finest extracts from Ambedkar s impressive body
of work have been selected and thematically arranged, covering issues such as
caste and untouchability, the philosophy of the Hindu religion, the making of
the Indian Constitution, the emancipation of women, India s education