CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL THEORY

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: Naresh Dadhich

• Language: English

• Edition: 2019

• ISBN: 9788131610695

• Pages: 296

• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book

Political Theory is a critical field that explores the underlying concepts and principles of politics. It focuses on the 'ought to be' aspects, examining the nature, objectives, and functions of the state and government. This book presents a systematic approach to understanding political theory, emphasizing its role in defining the nature of government, political activities, established political institutions, and the changes occurring within these domains.

In India, political theory education often gravitates toward the history of political thought, focusing on figures like Plato and Marx, or empirical theories, with a particular emphasis on Indian contributions. However, due to the scarcity of standard texts authored by Indian scholars on contemporary political theory, students and educators face challenges in engaging with this subject. This book seeks to address this gap by offering a detailed yet accessible explanation of major trends in political theory from the past fifty years.

"Contemporary Political Theory" focuses on the developments in political thought since the publication of John Rawls' influential A Theory of Justice (1971), which reinvigorated normative political theory. The book provides an in-depth analysis of key theories and issues, covering a broad range of topics such as traditionalism, liberalism, communitarianism, Marxism, multiculturalism, feminism, green political theory, globalization, and postmodernism. Naresh Dadhich presents these complex subjects in a clear, concise, and engaging manner, making it an invaluable resource for scholars, teachers, and students, both in India and other non-western regions. This work opens up new avenues for understanding political theory and fosters greater interest in the discipline.