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: 
  • JC Johri, Principles of Modern Political Science, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi,1995 
  • AC Kapur, Principles of Political Science,  Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi,2004
  • RC Agarwal, Political Theory, S. Chand & Co, New Delhi,2006
  • JC Johri, Comparative Politics, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd.,New Delhi, 1995 

 

References: 
  • MP Jain, Political Theory,  Authors Guild Publications, New Delhi,1993
  • Barrie Axford, Gary Browning, Richard Muggins &Ben Rosamond, Politics: An Introduction, Routledge,New York, 2002
  • John Hoffman, Paul Graham, Introduction to Political Theory, Dorling Kindersely Publishers,London, 2007
  • A Appadorai, Substance of Politics, Oxford University Press, Madrass,1968
  • Julliet Mitchel,   "Women and Equality" in Anne Philips (ed.), Feminism and Equality, New York University Press, New York, 1987
  • C.B.Macpherson., The Life and Times of Liberal Democracy, Verso, London, 1977
  • Iyer Raghavanr, The Moral and Political Thought of Mahatma Gandhi, OUP, Delhi, 1973.
  • Gerald. F.Gaus and Chandran Kukathas, Handbook of Political Theory, Sage, London, 2004
Academic Year: 
2017-18
  • Printer-friendly version
  • PDF version