POLITICAL THEORY

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: Nand Lal

• Language: English

• Edition: 2018

• ISBN: 9788131609750

• Pages: 360

• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book
Political Theory: Concepts and Debates provides a progressive analysis of the practical nature of political theory, exploring how it evolves and connects with the realities of the world. This work delves into key concepts and debates that define political theory, offering insights into its critical framework for understanding and interpreting political shifts in an ever-changing global landscape. The book engages with contemporary issues such as global justice, welfare reform, political obligation, civil disobedience, cultural relativism, multiculturalism, and human rights.

It serves as a perfect introduction for students interested in understanding how political theory helps tackle real-world political problems, equipping them with a conceptual toolkit to engage in modern political debates. The book moves beyond traditional political theory and explores debates that involve practical and ethical questions of contemporary societies, helping readers understand the complexities of political theory in the present context.

Contents

Section A: Core Concepts

• Freedom

• Freedom of Religion or Belief

• Freedom of Expression

• Dissent

• Equality

• Affirmative Action

• Justice

• Capital Punishment

• Rights

• Rights of the Girl Child

Section B: Major Debates

• Political Obligation

• Civil Disobedience

• Are Human Rights Universal?

• Cultural Relativism

• Multiculturalism

• Toleration

• Accommodating Diversities in a Pluralistic Society

About the Author
Nand Lal is a scholar of Political Science whose work focuses on contemporary political theory. His academic career has involved deep engagement with debates around gender issues, climate politics, water governance, and international politics. His insights into these areas have been published in leading national and international journals.