{"product_id":"perspectives-on-political-order-east-and-west","title":"Perspectives on Political Order: East and West","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ramashray Roy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rawat Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788131605967\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 328\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an age where \u003cstrong\u003egood governance\u003c\/strong\u003e is widely debated but poorly implemented, this seminal work by \u003cstrong\u003eRamashray Roy\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a deep and comparative investigation into what constitutes an ideal \u003cstrong\u003epolitical order\u003c\/strong\u003e. The book, \u003cem\u003ePerspectives on Political Order: East and West\u003c\/em\u003e, critically engages with the question—\u003cstrong\u003ewhat kind of governance ensures genuine human development and societal welfare\u003c\/strong\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoy argues that only a political order rooted in \u003cstrong\u003ebenign and principled governance\u003c\/strong\u003e can regulate public life effectively and deter corruption among politicians and bureaucrats. Without such a system, good governance becomes a matter of chance, vulnerable to the whims of power and passing ideologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book identifies and examines \u003cstrong\u003ethree major genres of political order\u003c\/strong\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eLiberal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePlatonic\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eVedic\u003c\/strong\u003e—offering a rich philosophical discourse on each. It further broadens the scope with a comparative look at the \u003cstrong\u003eChinese concept of order\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing added depth to the Eastern versus Western paradigm of governance and statecraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter Highlights Include\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePassion, Ethics and Order\u003c\/em\u003e: A profound exploration of the ethical foundations of governance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReconstructing the Vedic Vision\u003c\/em\u003e: A revival of ancient Indian wisdom in modern political thought\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Philosopher and the King\u003c\/em\u003e: Revisiting the Platonic ideal of philosopher-kings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDharma, Society and Political Order\u003c\/em\u003e: Linking spiritual duty with civic responsibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eState as Surrogate of Order\u003c\/em\u003e: An examination of the modern state's role in social cohesion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in an accessible yet scholarly tone, the book serves as a bridge between \u003cstrong\u003ephilosophy, political science, and governance\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it relevant to students, academics, political thinkers, civil servants, and activists alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRamashray Roy\u003c\/strong\u003e was a globally respected political philosopher with a Ph.D. from the \u003cstrong\u003eUniversity of California, Berkeley\u003c\/strong\u003e. Founder and former Director of the \u003cstrong\u003eCentre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), Delhi\u003c\/strong\u003e, he has held leadership roles at the \u003cstrong\u003eIndian Council of Social Science Research\u003c\/strong\u003e and was affiliated with international institutions such as the \u003cstrong\u003eUnited Nations University, Tokyo\u003c\/strong\u003e. A recipient of the \u003cstrong\u003ePt. Jawaharlal Nehru National Award (1993)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Roy authored over \u003cstrong\u003efour dozen books\u003c\/strong\u003e and contributed widely to national and international academic journals. His areas of expertise include \u003cstrong\u003eIndian politics, bureaucracy, Gandhian thought, Vedic philosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003edevelopment studies\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a testament to his enduring legacy and intellectual rigor, offering fresh perspectives for creating a \u003cstrong\u003ejust, ethical, and sustainable political order\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rawat Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49997434749232,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_9788131605967","price":777.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/A1Ud6ykER3L.jpg?v=1756464830","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/perspectives-on-political-order-east-and-west","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}