{"product_id":"annihilation-of-caste-by-b-r-ambedkar","title":"Annihilation of Caste: The Annotated Critical Edition By B.R. Ambedkar","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA FOUNDATIONAL TEXT ON JUSTICE, POWER, AND REFORM.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eFirst written in 1936, B.R. Ambedkar’s \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"\u003eAnnihilation of Caste\u003c\/i\u003e remains one of the most vital and provocative documents in Indian political history. Originally intended as a presidential address for a reformist group, the speech was famously canceled when Ambedkar argued that the caste system could not be reformed from within—it had to be dismantled at its roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThis \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"5\"\u003eAnnotated Critical Edition\u003c\/b\u003e is an essential volume for anyone seeking to understand the structural realities of Indian society. Featuring a comprehensive, thought-provoking introduction by Arundhati Roy, this edition contextualizes the historic debate between Ambedkar and Gandhi, exploring the deep-seated questions of privilege, representation, and the moral crisis of the caste system. It is a powerful, uncompromising work that continues to challenge, inspire, and shape the national discourse on power and equality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy this book is a must-have:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Landmark Text:\u003c\/b\u003e A defining work of social and political theory that challenges the very foundations of the caste system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Critical Edition:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes scholarly annotations and a significant introduction by Arundhati Roy, providing crucial context for the Ambedkar-Gandhi dialogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEssential for Understanding India:\u003c\/b\u003e A prerequisite for anyone interested in sociology, politics, history, or the ongoing struggle for social justice in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThought-Provoking Discourse:\u003c\/b\u003e Ignites critical thinking regarding democracy, representation, and the pursuit of a truly equitable society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eEngage with history. Add \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eAnnihilation of Caste: The Annotated Critical Edition\u003c\/i\u003e to your collection at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"101\"\u003eBeetle Bookshop\u003c\/b\u003e today—enjoy \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"129\"\u003e10–14% off\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"144\"\u003eFree Shipping on orders above ₹500\u003c\/b\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52619511136539,"sku":null,"price":509.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/51xUcEvIZFL._SL1000.jpg?v=1784352646","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/kn\/products\/annihilation-of-caste-by-b-r-ambedkar","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}