Fundamentals of Political Science-II

Paper Code: 
POL 201
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
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. It also introduces various ideologies to the student.

9.00
Unit I: 
UNIT 1

Approaches to the study of Political Science –Normative and Empirical;

Behaviouralism and Post-behaviouralism

9.00
Unit II: 
UNIT 2

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

Concepts-Power, Authority, Legitimacy

9.00
Unit III: 
UNIT 3

Systems Theory (Contribution of David Easton);

Structural-Functional Approach (Contribution of Gabriel Almond)

9.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT 4

 Political Development; Political Modernization; Globalization

9.00
Unit V: 
UNIT 5

Ideologies- Meaning and Nature; Concept of End of Ideology

Major ideologies- Liberalism and Marxism

Essential Readings: 
  • Heywood A.,(2014), Politics, United Kingdom ,Macmillan Publications
  • Bhargava, R.,(2016), Political Theory:An Introduction, New Delhi, Pearson Education
  • Jain, M.P.,(2013), Political Theory, New Delhi, Atlantic Publications
  • Vermani, R.C.,( 2014). Political Theory:Concepts and Debates, Geetanjali Publications, New Delhi,
  • Asirvatham,E.,(2010), 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
  • Agarwal, R.C.,(2016), Political Theory, New Delhi, S. Chand & Co
  • Das, H. H. & Choudhary, B.C.,(2005), Political Theory, Jaipur, National Publishing House
  • Gauba O.P., (2011), An Introduction to Political Theory, New Delhi, Macmillan Publications
  • Kapur A.C.,(2004), Principles of Political Science, New Delhi, Sultan Chand and Sons
References: 
  • Appadorai, A., (1968), Substance of Politics,Madrass, Oxford University Press
  • Christiano,Th.,(2008), Issues in Political Theory,New York, Oxford University Press
  • Dahl R.,( 1989),  Democracy and Its Critics, New Heaven ,Yale University Press
  • Hoffman, J. & Graham, P., Introduction to Political Theory,London, Dorling Kindersely Publishers
  • Johri, J.C.,(2010), Principles of Political Science, New Delhi,  Sterling Publishers
  • Knowles, D.,(2001), Political Philosophy,London, Routledge
  • Kymlicka, W.,(2002), Contemporary Political Philosophy, New York,Oxford University Press
  • Ray, S.N.,(2004), Modern Comparative Politics, New Delhi, Prentice Hall of India
  • Vincet, A.,(2004), The Nature of Political Theory,New York, Oxford University Press
Academic Year: 
2019-20
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