{"product_id":"relevance-of-political-theory","title":"Relevance of Political Theory","description":"\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: L.S. Rathore\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\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 168\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01-10-2010\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788131602621\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguages\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8.5 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book explores the historical and contemporary state of political theory, highlighting its unease in modern times. L.S. Rathore argues that the overemphasis on professional, specialized political theory has caused it to lose its 'conscience' and become detached from real societal values. Without a philosophic framework, political theory becomes a contradiction and lacks true meaning. The text criticizes the field's excessive attachment to empirical methodology, which has led to a loss of direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRathore maintains that political theory must be rooted in value premises, with factual knowledge serving as a supplementary tool. He proposes a value-fact confluence model, where values take precedence, as a more relevant approach to political theory for building a sane society. The book asserts that political theory should illuminate, explain, and serve as a clue to understanding politics, drawing heavily from cultural values and societal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the persistent gap between political theory and political practice, Rathore argues that bridging the two remains an intricate task that requires a return to the core values at the heart of political thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eL.S. Rathore, an eminent political theorist, retired as Professor and Head of the Department of Political Science at the University of Jodhpur. He also served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jodhpur for many years. His contributions to the development of political theory have earned him widespread recognition and acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rawat Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50016247742768,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_8131603644","price":647.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/717DcTRKzPL.jpg?v=1756393163","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/relevance-of-political-theory","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}