Ambedkar in London by William Gould, Santosh Dass, Christophe Jaffrelot

"Ambedkar in London" is a new and insightful perspective on the life and education of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar. It explores the shaping of his political thought by discussing the details of his time in London during his youth. The book is divided into two parts, focusing on Ambedkar’s educational and political experiences in London (from 1917 to the early 1930s) and his continuing relevance in London in the form of contemporary struggles over his legacy and anti-caste mission. 

Insights for Change Makers

The book is an interesting contribution to the fields of history and political science.

Changemakers can read about the education and life of Dr. BR Ambedkar in London to understand the power of education to drive social change. It will also help them to assess the state of the anti-caste movement and integrate it into their cause. 

Reviews and Criticism

The book is important because it fills significant historical gaps. It is conceptually rich in what it leads us to think in terms of Ambedkar’s international contacts and acts as a unique and valuable contribution to understanding Ambedkar.

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Written by: Hargun Kaur