Mahar, Buddhist, and dalit : religious conversion and socio-political emancipation /

Beltz, Johannes.

Mahar, Buddhist, and dalit : religious conversion and socio-political emancipation / Johannes Beltz. - New Delhi : Manohar Publishers & Distributors : Distributed by Foundation Books, 2005. - 309 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Originally presented as the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Lausanne, 1999.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [265]-301) and index.


Introduction
B.R. Ambedkar: Buddhism and social reconstruction
The Buddhist movement in contemporary Maharashtra: politics, conflicts and interactions
Buddhism: discourse of revolt, liberation and emancipation
(Re- )inventing Buddhist rituals
Institutionalizing Buddhism: associations and organizations
Conclusion

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Ambedkar, B. R. 1891-1956 --Religion.


Buddhist converts from Hinduism.
Buddhism and social problems
Mahars
Dalits--India.--Religion.--India--Maharashtra--Religion.--India--Maharashtra

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