'The Dravidian Movement has been studied extensively for its ideology and political mobilization. But its impact on social development and economic growth has rarely been subjected to such meticulous scrutiny. Of special importance here is the analysis of how the Dravidian Movement brought lower castes into the entrepreneurial sphere, lifting Tamil Nadu not only socially but also economically. A compelling and much needed analysis.' Ashutosh Varshney, Brown University
Abbreviations, List of tables, List of figures, 1. The Dravidian model: an introduction; 2. Conceptions of power and mobilisation: a framework for analysis; 3. Democratising education; 4. Democratising care 5. Broadening growth and democratising capital; 6. Identity-based mobilisation and outcomes in rural Tamil Nadu; 7. Institutions, interventions and urban labour; 8. Fissures, limits and possible futures; Appendices; References.