Norms and Politics
Author:
Arvind Elangovan
Year: 2019 - Reprint 2025
About the Book:
Norms and Politics is a deeply researched historical and constitutional study that places Sir Benegal Narsing Rau at the heart of the making of the Indian Constitution between 1935 and 1950. Moving beyond celebratory constitutional narratives, the book shows how constitutional drafting was inseparable from late-colonial politics, conflict, and competing interests. It restores Rau’s intellectual legacy and explains why his central role faded from public memory despite his decisive influence on India’s constitutional foundations.
Key Features:
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Focuses on Sir Benegal Narsing Rau’s role in constitution-making (1935–1950)
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Examines constitutional norms alongside political realities of late-colonial India
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Connects constitutional drafting with conflict, power, and political negotiation
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Based on rigorous archival research and political history
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Challenges simplified narratives of the Indian Constitution’s origin
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Valuable for constitutional history, political theory, and legal scholarship
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Ideal For:
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Constitutional law scholars and researchers
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Advocates and judges interested in constitutional history
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Law students and political science students
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Academics studying colonial and post-colonial India
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Readers interested in the intellectual history of the Indian Constitution
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