Political Theory : Principle of Political Science

Political Theory has been thoughtfully developed as a comprehensive academic resource that systematically explores the foundational principles and modern evolutions of political science, ranging from traditional theories of the state to contemporary analytical frameworks.

The book is structured into three primary parts: the first part focuses on core principles such as sovereignty, liberty and organs of government; the second part introduces modern concepts like General Systems Theory, political culture and elite theory; and the third part examines major ideological currents including Socialism, Marxism and Gandhism.

Besides providing a comprehensive coverage of concepts to meet the requirements of undergraduate students of various universities, the book also caters to the students appearing for UPSC, State PSCs, NET, SLET and various competitive examinations.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

PART I PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL THEORY OR POLITICAL SCIENCE

1. Nature, Scope and Methods of Political Science

2. Behavioural Revolution in Political Science

3. Post-Behaviouralism

4. Relation of Political Science to Other Social Sciences

5. State

6. State, Nation and Nationality

7. The Nature of the State (Organic and Marxian Theories)

8. Idealistic or Metaphysical Theory

9. Theories Regarding the Origin of the State (Divine, Force and Patriarchal Theories)

10. Origin and Evolution of State

11. Sovereignty and Pluralism

12. Concept of Welfare and Secular State

13. Relation between the Individual and State (Citizenship, Rights and Duties)

14. Liberty and Equality

15. State, Law and Punishment

16. International Law (Relations between States and Theories of Co-Existence, Panch Sheel)

17. Internationalism and United Nations

18. Forms of Government

19. Forms of Government (Unitary and Federal Governments)

20. Forms of Government (Parliamentary and Presidential)

21. Constitution of the State

22. Organs of Government (Legislature)

23. Franchise Elections and Minority Representation

24. Organs of Government (Executive)

25. Organs of the Government (Judiciary)

26. Theory of Separation of Powers

27. Political Parties

28. Local Self-Government

29. Public Opinion

PART II: MODERN POLITICAL THEORY OR LATEST AMERICAN POLITICAL CONCEPTS

30. Political System

31. Political System (General Systems Theory and System Theory of Morton)

32. Political Culture

33. Political Socialisation

34. Power, Influence, Authority and Legitimacy

35. Political Elites

36. Modernisation and Political Development

37. Nationalism and Imperialism

PART III: DIFFERENT ISMS OR MAIN CURRENT OF POLITICAL THOUGHT

38. Individualism

39. Utilitarianism

40. Socialism, Communism and Collectivism

41. Anarchism, Syndicalism, Guild Socialism, Fascism and Nazism

42. Gandhism and Sarvodaya

PART IV: SOME MARXIST CONCEPTS AND MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS

Appendix I – Marxist Theory About the Origin of the State

Appendix II – Marxist Theory of Rights

Appendix III – Marxist Concepts of Liberty, Equality and Property

Appendix IV – Justice

Appendix V – Pressure Groups

Appendix VI – Some Miscellaneous Topics

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