Introduction 9
Reservation : A spark and Blaze 21
The Caste and Class Dialectic: The way in and the way out 82
References 117

"Reservations: A Spark and the Blaze" by Anand Teltumbde examines the contentious debate surrounding India's reservation policy. It explores how reservations, originally meant to ensure representation for oppressed communities like Dalits and Adivasis, have evolved and expanded to include more privileged groups under economic quotas. The book critically addresses the intersection of caste and class, and how reservation policies, designed as solutions, have sometimes deepened societal divides. Teltumbde offers a historical analysis while proposing ways to rethink and resolve the tensions surrounding this policy.