Political Theory

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: Nand Lal

• Language: English

• Edition: 2021

• ISBN: 9788131609767

• Pages: 360

• Cover: Paperback

About the Book
This book presents a straightforward and simple study of the core principles of Political Science, addressing a wide array of political concepts such as the state, sovereignty, law, rights, liberty, equality, and justice. The work delves into the evolution of these concepts from ancient Greek thinkers to contemporary times, explaining their development in the context of significant social, political, and scientific changes. The book provides an analysis of different ideological standpoints, highlighting the various perspectives within political theory.

Moving beyond traditional approaches, the book offers a progressive view of the growing interrelationships and interactions among different levels of politics, offering students and readers a comprehensive framework for understanding political theory in both historical and modern contexts.

Contents

• Political Science: Meaning, Nature, and Scope

• Methodology of Political Science

• Political Science and its Relation with Other Social Sciences

• State: Definition, Nature, and Functions

• Theories of the Origin of State

• Evolution of Modern State

• Sovereignty: Meaning, Nature, and Various Theories

• Law and Punishment

• Rights

• Liberty

• Equality

• Property

• Justice

• Political Obligation

• Power, Authority, and Legitimacy

• Revolution

• Modern Concepts of Political Science

• Constitution

• Organization of Government: Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary

• Separation of Powers

• Forms of Government (I): Monarchy, Aristocracy, Democracy, and Dictatorship

• Forms of Government (II): Unitary, Federal, Parliamentary, and Presidential

About the Author
Nand Lal is a Professor and Head of the Department of Political Science, as well as the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi. He joined the department in 1981 after completing his post-graduation in Political Science from Allahabad University. With over a hundred published papers and articles, he is a well-recognized contributor to the academic community. He has authored five books and received the prestigious ‘Shiksha Ratna’ award in 2010 for his contributions to education. Nand Lal has also served as an expert member on various academic committees and boards.