The objective of the book is not just to question Maslow's hierarchy of needs; or just
to verify a hypothesis that the Dalits exhibit meta values and experience
self-actualization in spite of unmet basic needs; or to prove that Ambedkar
self-actualized in a discriminating world of his time; or to create awareness that the
pastoral care and counselling has to recognize the presence of aliveness of the values
among the Dalits; but to correct a historical misconception that Dalits are `broken
people' and to affirm that the Dalits are self-motivated and potentially powerful to bring
changes with their positive nature because they exhibit the innate and nurtured divine
values.
Contents
Foreword-I
Foreword-II
Acknowledgements
Preface
Abbreviations
List of Tables
1. Introduction
2. Maslowian Self-Actualization Theory
3. The Deficiency Needs and Meta Values of Untouchables in the Writings and Speeches of
Ambedkar
4. Data Analysis and Presentation
5. Major Findings and Interpretations
6. Implications for Pastoral Care and Counselling
Conclusion
Bibliography
A. Israel David, from Tamil Nadu, is an ordained minister of the
Church of South India Rayalaseema Diocese, Andhra Pradesh. He was the former Principal of
Calvin Institute of Theology, Hyderabad. He has 11 years of teaching experience and has
served as chaplain of a mission hospital for 10 years. He is currently on deputation to
Union Biblical Seminary, Pune, teaching Pastoral Care and Counselling and is the Dean of
Faculty and the HoD of Christian Ministry Department. He has contributed to six books and
several of his articles are published by leading academic and theological journals in
India.
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