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Kalpaz Publications Voices Unheard Methodologically Articulated by T Brahmanandam and T Bosu Babu
ABOUT THE BOOK: Voices unheard: Methodologically Articulated will fill the gaps in the existing body of literature pertaining to Dalits issues. The book addresses the key issues of Dalits struggling for the right to life and survival with dignity. Though this right is constitutionally guaranteed as fundamental right, the realization of the same seems to be the most strenuous task. Dr. Ambedkar’s lifelong concern for the vulnerable took the Dalit issues at the centrestage of national politics. Political parties took up the Dalit issues and came to power. The stakeholders, including the human rights bodies, remain vocal in condemning the atrocities and injustice inflicted on Dalits. However, efforts are on for the realization of constitutional rights, safeguarding the interests of Dalits, and creating an egalitarian society. The book in hand will definitely take such steps forward. This book will be of great help to all concerned with Dalits and human rights issues. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: T. Brahmanandam obtained his postgraduation and M.Phil degree from JNU and Ph.D from University of Hyderabad. Before joining the Centre for MultiDisciplinary Development Research (CMDR), Dharwad, he was with National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), Hyderabad for nine years. At NIRD, he developed interest on Dalit studies and Panchayati Raj and conducted more than thirty training programmes for the rural development officers. In the last 14 years, he has been a principle investigator of several research projects, completed six major projects and was coinvestigator in six major consultancy studies on Dalits and Dalit women. He has published several research papers in reputed journals such as Journal of Rural Development, Indian Journal of Public Administration and NEHU Journal. He has ed