Fundamentals of Political Science-II

Paper Code: 
POL211
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: 
  • Agarwal, R.C.,(2018). Political Theory:Principles of Political Science, New Delhi: S. Chand & Co
  • Asirvatham, E., (2015) Political Theory, New Delhi : S. Chand & Co. Pvt. Ltd
  • Bhargava, R., (2016) , Political Theory:An Introduction, New Delhi: Pearson Education
  •  Das, H. H., & Choudhary, B.C., (2005), Political Theory, Jaipur: National Publishing House
  • Gauba, O.P.,( 2015), An Introduction to Political Theory, New Delhi: Macmillan Publications
  • Gupta, R.L.,( 2014), Political Theory, New Concepts: New Perspectives, New Delhi: Sultan Chand and Sons
  • Heywood, A.,( 2014), Politics, United Kingdom :Macmillan Publications
  • Jain, M.P., (2013), Political Theory, New Delhi: Atlantic Publications
  • Sabine, G.H., & Thorson, L.T., (2018), A History of Political Theory, New Delhi: Oxford & IBH Publishing
  • Vermani, R.C., (2014), Political Theory:Concepts and Debates, New Delhi: Geetanjali Publications
References: 
  • Appadorai,  A., (2001) , Substance of Politics, Chennai : Oxford University Press
  • Axford, B.,Browning,G., Muggins, R.,  &Ben Rosamond, (2002,)Politics: An Introduction, New York,  Routledge
  •  Gaus, G.F., &  Kukathas,C.,(2004), Handbook of Political Theory,London, Sage
  • Hoffman, J., Graham, P.,(2007), Introduction to Political Theory,London,Dorling Kindersely Publishers
  • Johri, J.C., (2010), Principles of Modern Political Science, New Delhi : Sterling Publishers
  • Jonathan,R., (2008), Issues in Political Theory, New York, Oxford University Press
  • Kapur, A.C.,( 2010), Principles of Political Science, New Delhi : Sultan Chand and Sons
  • Knowles ,D., (2001), Political Philosophy, London:  Routledge
  • Kymlicka, W., (2002),Contemporary Political Philosophy, New York : Oxford University Press
  • Vincet, A., (2004) , The Nature of Political Theory, New York : Oxford University Press
Academic Year: 
2019-20
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