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David N. Gellner and Krishna P. Adhikari, "Nepal's Dalits in Transition" (Vajra Books, 2024)

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David Gellner contends hierarchy is inherent in human life, making the pursuit of total equality a potentially quixotic endeavor.

Anthropologist David Gellner discusses his co-edited book 'Nepal's Dalits in Transition,' exploring how Nepal's democratic development interacts with persistent caste hierarchies. The conversation covers Nepal's political history, the Maoist insurgency, and the complex realities of social change for Dalit communities.

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