Fundamentals of Political Science-II

Paper Code: 
Pol 211
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course is meant to provide an advanced insight into the discipline. It seeks to explain the evolution and usage of new concepts and theories.

12.00
Unit I: 
Unit 1

Distinction between Classical and Modern Political Science;

Behaviouralism and Post-behaviouralism

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Unit 2

Interdisciplinary Approach in Political Science;

Relationship of Political Science with other Disciplines (History, Economics, Psychology, Ethics & Philosophy)

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit 3

Concepts-Power, Authority, Legitimacy;

Human Rights- Marxist and Liberal perspective

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit 4

Political Development, Political Modernization, and Political Culture

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Unit 5

Scientific understanding of Politics- Systems Theory- Contribution of David Easton;

Structural- Functional Approach- Almond and Kaplan

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Gauba, O.P.,( 2019), An Introduction to Political Theory, New Delhi: Macmillan Publications
  • Heywood, A.,( 2019), Politics, United Kingdom :Macmillan Publications
  • Agarwal, R.C.,(2018). Political Theory:Principles of Political Science, New Delhi: S. Chand & Co
  • Bhargava, R., (2016) , Political Theory:An Introduction, New Delhi: Pearson Education
  • Asirvatham, E., (2015) Political Theory, New Delhi : S. Chand & Co. Pvt. Ltd
  • Gupta, R.L.,( 2014), Political Theory, New Concepts: New Perspectives, New Delhi: Sultan Chand and Sons
  • Jain, M.P., (2013), Political Theory, New Delhi: Atlantic Publications
  • Vermani, R.C., (2014), Political Theory:Concepts and Debates, New Delhi: Geetanjali Publications

 

References: 
  • Sabine, G.H., & Thorson, L.T., (2019), A History of Political Theory, New Delhi: Oxford & IBH Publishing
  • Johri, J.C., (2019), Principles of Modern Political Science, New Delhi : Sterling Publishers
  • Appadorai,  A., (2016) , Substance of Politics, Chennai : Oxford University Press
  • Kapur, A.C.,( 2015), Principles of Political Science, New Delhi : Sultan Chand and Sons
  • Jonathan,R., (2008), Issues in Political Theory, New York, Oxford University Press
  • Hoffman, J., Graham, P.,(2007), Introduction to Political Theory,London,Dorling Kindersely Publishers
  • Das, H. H., & Choudhary, B.C., (2007), Political Theory, Jaipur: National Publishing House
  • Vincet, A., (2004) , The Nature of Political Theory, New York : Oxford University Press
  • Gaus, G.F., &  Kukathas,C.,(2004), Handbook of Political Theory,London, Sage
  • Axford, B.,Browning,G., Muggins, R.,  &Ben Rosamond, (2002,)Politics: An Introduction, New York,  Routledge
  •  Kymlicka, W., (2002),Contemporary Political Philosophy, New York : Oxford University Press
  • Knowles ,D., (2001), Political Philosophy, London:  Routledge

 

 

Academic Year: 
2020-21
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