Harish Puri
Political scientist
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Harish K. Puri (born 4 April 1938) is a Punjabi political scientist and historian. He retired as a professor of political science and the chairman of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Chair from Guru Nanak Dev University.[1][2] His areas of focus are the Dalit issues of Punjab,[3][4] Mahatma Gandhi,[5] and the Ghadar Movement.[6]
Born4 April 1938
CitizenshipIndian
OccupationsPolitical scientist and historian
EmployerGuru Nanak Dev University
Harish Puri | |
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| Born | 4 April 1938 |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Occupations | Political scientist and historian |
| Employer | Guru Nanak Dev University |
Biography
Puri received a Fulbright scholarship in 1990-91, during which he researched on Ghadar Movement: Ideology Organization Strategy at the University of California, Berkeley.[7] He received Shastri Indo-Canadian Senior Fellowship from the University of British Columbia.[6]
Works
- Puri, Harish K. (2011). Ghadar Movement. National Book Trust. ISBN 9788123762821.[8]
- Puri, Harish K. (2004). Dalits in Regional Context. Rawat Publications. ISBN 9788170338710.[9]
- Puri, Harish K.; Judge, Paramjit Singh; Sekhon, Jagrup Singh (1999). Terrorism in Punjab: Understanding Grassroots Reality. Har-Anand Publications. ISBN 9788124106198.[10]