B.R. Ambedkar: Study in Law and Society

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This anthology addresses to five key themes: (i) social justice, (ii) Ambedkar’s role as law and constitution maker, (iii) Ambedkar’s perception about weaker sections of our society and his reformative strategy, especially in favour of women, (iv) Hindu caste system, social order and evil effect of rigid caste system, and (v) Ambedkar as a messiah of suppressed humanity. The volume reveals effective ventures of contributors of bridging up the gulf between ‘the law in book’ and ‘the law in action’. intimate relationship between law and society constitutes the pivot of thesis revolving round the Ambedkar’s deep concern to social, economic and political reforms, for ensuring justice to countless number of population who are termed as ‘oppressed class’, ‘downtrodden’, ‘depressed class’, ‘suppressed humanity’ and ‘backward classes’. It also traces the relevance of Ambedkar’s philosophy, mission and his action-oriented policy and programme to improve the lots of the scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, backward classes and dalit groups of the minorities in our contemporary era.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mohammad Shabbir

Mohammad Shabbir is promising and serious law researcher. Commencing his professional career as an Assistant Professor in 1978 at the Aligarh Muslim University, in 1986, he was elevated to the position of Associate Professor and later on appointed a professor of Law. He was adored by coveted position 'Ambedkar Chair Professor of Law', created by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, government of India in 1992. In this capacity, he is the incharge and holder of Dr. Ambedkar Chair of Legal Studies and Research at the Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University. he was also Visiting Professor at the International Islamic University, Malaysia. He is a prolific writer and has authored and edited several books in his areas of specialization. Besides, he has published numerous articles and research papers in national and international law magazines and journals. He is also the founder-editor of law journal Quest for Justice.

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Title
B.R. Ambedkar: Study in Law and Society
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Edition
1st ed.
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ISBN
8170333386
Length
399p.
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