Sukhadeo Thorat, Arayama (ed.) Ambedkar in Retrospect: Essays on Economics, Politics and Society

New Delhi: Indian Institute of Dalit Studies; Rawat Publications, 2007. — 372 p. — ISBN 81-316-0047-5The 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 contributors. Ambedkar in Retrospect is India at prospect that confronts the substantive predicaments and momentous issues that beset India in the present, closely and critically, while charting out a trajectory of social transformation. This volume on Ambedkar's intellectual analysis and insights would provide a valuable resource to the students and researchers as well as those engaged in policy making.Introduction: Ambedkar in Retrospect. Sukhadeo Thorat and AryamaEconomic Development and PlanningEconomic System, Development, and Economic Planning. Sukhadeo Thorat
On Exchange Rate, Trade Balance and Distribution. G. Nancharaiah
Remedies against Discrimination and Inequalities. Sukhadeo Thorat and Aryama
Labour Policy. Bhalchandra Mungekar
Water and Power Policy. Sukhadeo ThoratSocialism and DemocracyQuest for Democratic Socialism. Bhalchandra Mungekar
Good Society: Rights, Democracy and Socialism. Valerian Rodrigues
Concept of Political Power. Gopal GuruNationalism, Representation and State FormationCaste and Nationalism. G. Aloysius
Representation. Gajendran
Reorganization of States. Sudha Pai
Contesting Views on Panchayati Raj. Narender KumarCaste System and UntouchabilityCaste and Untouchability: Theory and Practice. Ghanshyam Shah
Towards a Theory of Caste and Class. Gail OmvedtPerspective on Indian HistoryHistoricism: Confrontations and Inquiries. V.S. Alone
Cultural Roots of Un-Democratic Order. G. Haragopal and Sukumar
Indian Counter Culture. Karuha IlaiahOn the Question of WomenEmpowerment of Women. Eleanor Zelliot
Problems of Hindu Women. P.G.Jogdand
Dalit Emancipation through Education. K.S. Chalam