{"title":"Vignesh Rajahmani","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVignesh Rajahmani\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into historical narratives, with a particular focus on the Dravidian legacy and its enduring influence. His works delve into the cultural, political, and military aspects that have shaped this region, presenting history with clarity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful blend of scholarly research and engaging storytelling that illuminates lesser-known facets of South Asian history. Rajahmani’s books invite reflection on the complexities of identity and heritage within the broader context of historical development.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-dravidian-pathway-by-vignesh-rajahmani-9781805262985","title":"The Dravidian Pathway","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChronicles the transformation of a Dravidian socio-cultural movement into an electorally viable political party in Tamil Nadu.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Dravidian Pathway\u003c\/em\u003e is a timely contribution to public and scholarly understanding of South Indian politics, examining a pivotal period in the rise to power of the Tamil Nadu party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (the Dravidian Progressive Federation, or DMK).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe scholarly canon on social movements and\/or electoral politics has largely neglected the interplay between the two, focusing only on outcomes. Vignesh Rajahmani's innovative, detailed study of the Dravidian movement explores the strategic leadership of DMK and non-DMK figures like Periyar E.V. Ramasamy, C.N. Annadurai, M. Karunanidhi and K. Kamaraj. It illustrates their synthesis of anti-caste ideology, socioeconomic and educational mobility, and inclusive Dravidian-Tamil identity, and considers why that vision resonated with marginalised communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracing the early DMK years, from the party's social justice campaigns to its landmark electoral victory in 1967, Rajahmani highlights the challenges of navigating ideological commitments within the constraints of political pragmatism, while also making politics accessible to the common person. He explains how iterations on the initial ideology and political offering can reinvigorate such movements, keeping their politics agile and incentivising inclusive policymaking. He also shows how the DMK shaped Tamil Nadu's counter-hegemonic political identity, which has proven electorally resilient in spite of majoritarian onslaughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47559028572396,"sku":"9781805262985","price":89.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781805262985-the-dravidian-pathway.jpg?v=1776927384"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/vignesh-rajahmani.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}