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. INDICE: Introduction Towards a Historical Materialist Analysis of the Origins and Development of Caste Caste, Region and Colonialism: The Context of Dalit Revolt Emergence of the Dalit Movement, 1900-30: Nagpur, Hyderabad, Andhra, Mysore Emergence of the Dalit Movement, 1900-30: Bombay Presidency and the Role of Ambedkar The Turning Point, 1930-36: Ambedkar, Gandhi, the Marxists The Years of Radicalism: Bombay Presidency, 1936-42 `Ambedkarism`: The Theory of Dalit Liberation Mysore, 1930-56: The Politics of Ram-Raj Andhra and Hyderabad, 1930-46: Foundations of Turmoil Hyderabad and Andhra, 1946-56: Revolution, Repression and Recuperation Conclusion Index
- ISBN: 978-0-8039-9140-8
- Editorial: SAGE Publications Pvt. Ltd
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