About the Book: Legacy Of Ambedkar : Analysis and Appraisal
This collection of essays examines the legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar with regard
to his ideas of social democracy, eradication of caste system, formation and
strengthening of constitutional institutions, and the role of religion and caste
in a democracy. This volume is not a eulogy for Ambedkar, but an analytical
attempt to look at his contributions and failures. The primary objective of the
volume is to assess Ambedkar from a detached, unbiased and objective view in the
light of changing contemporary India. The volume is organized into four parts.
Part I discusses the strengths and limitations