Arun Shourie’s ‘Falling Over Backwards’ critically examines India’s deep-rooted reservation system and its connection to the caste structure. This meticulously researched book, available in paperback from Harper India, argues that state-provided incentives continually nurture the caste problem. Shourie delves into the sensitive Mandal Commission report and analyzes constitutional assembly reports and Supreme Court judgments to question the very existence and efficacy of reservations. With passionate writing and a strong backing of facts and figures, this 2012 publication offers an intriguing perspective on a decades-old social issue, making it a must-read for understanding modern Indian society and its distribution of state goods. Discover this thought-provoking analysis at The Bookish Owl.