The Political Philosophies of Antonio Gramsci and B. R. Ambed... - 9781138578661

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The Political Philosophies of Antonio Gramsci and B. R. AmbedkarItineraries of Dalits and Subalterns\nAuthor(s): Cosimo Zene\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138578661, 978-1138578661\nSynopsis\nBridging two generations of scholarship on social inequality and modern political forms, this book examines the political philosophies of inclusion of subalterns/Dalits in Gramsci and Ambedkars political philosophies. It highlights the full range of Gramscis philosophy of praxis and presents a more critical appreciation of his thought in the study of South Asian societies. Equally, Ambedkars thought and philosophy is put to the forefront and acquires a prominence in the international context.\n\nOvercoming geographical, cultural and disciplinary boundaries, the book gives relevance to the subalterns. Following the lead of Gramsci and Ambedkar, the contributors are committed, apart from underscoring the historical roots o.