Political Science-I

Introduction To Political Science

BAPPS106
M. Marks :100
Course Outcomes:
 Define, evaluate and critique the basic principles of Political Science.
 Identify the difference between Traditional and Contemporary Perspectives of Political
Science.
 Acquire knowledge of the state, its origin, structure and functions.
 Understand and analyze the concepts of Democracy and Dictatorship, Welfare State,
Justice, Human Rights, Gender Role.
 Understand the concept of Power, Authority, Legitimacy
Unit I
 Political Science- Meaning, Nature, Scope, Traditional and Contemporary Perspectives
of Political Science.
Unit II
 Behaviouralism and Post- Behaviouralism.
 Interdisciplinary approach in Political Science.
 Relation of Political Science with other Social Science (Economics, Sociology,
Psychology, History, Geography)
Unit III
 The state- Its nature,
 The Organic Theory of the State,
 Functions of the State.
Unit IV
 Concept: Democracy and Dictatorship,
 Welfare State,
 Justice
 Human Rights,
 Gender Role.
Unit V
 Concept: Power,
 Authority
 Legitimacy
Practicums:
 Discuss the origin of behaviorism and Post behaviorism.
 Discuss the nature and the functions of the state.
Suggested Readings:
 Aggarwal N. N. Principles of Political Science, Chand & Co. New Delhi, (in Hindi
also) Latest Edition.
 Barker E. Principles of Social and Political Theory, Calcutta, OUP, 1976.
  David field Political Theory and the Modern State, London, Polity, 1994.
 Dunleavy P. &leary B.0. Theories of the State: The Politics of Liberal Democracy,
1987
 Eddy Asirvatham Political Theory, (in Hindi also) Latest Edition.
 George McLennan. The Idea of the Modem State, Miltonkiynes, OUP, 1984.
 Graeme Duncam (ed.) Democratic Theory and Practice, Cambridge, OUP, 1983.
 Gyan Singh Sandhu Political Theory, Delhi University, 1988 (in Hindi only). Theories
qf Rights, New Delhi, OUP, 1984.

Political Science -II

Modern Political Theory – I
BAPPS107
M. Marks :100
Course Outcomes:
 Know the meaning and growth of Political Science as a discipline.
 Analyse the influence of traditionalism on the modern political theories.
 Differentiate between traditional and modern approaches of political theory.
 Identify the impact of Behaviouralism, System Approach, Structural Functional
Approach and other Approaches and their contribution in making of political theory.
 Understand the concept ofPluralism, Populism, Multiculturalism
Unit I
 Traditional approaches of Political theory: philosophical, historical, legal, and
institutional.
 Chief characteristics of Traditional Political theory
Unit II
 Modern approaches of political theory: Laswell’spsycho-socialapproach.
 Communication approach of Karl Deutsch.
 Laski’s contribution to political theory.
Unit III
 Systems approach of David Easton.
Unit IV
 Almond’s structural and functional approach of Modern political theory.
Unit V
 Pluralism, Populism, Multiculturalism
Practicums:
 Discuss the origin of behaviorism and post behaviorism.
 Classify the various traditional and modern approaches of political theory.
Suggested Reading:
 Andrew Heywood, Politics, Palgrave Foundation, New York, 2005.C.E.M Joad, Political
Theory
 F. Thakurdas, Essays on Political Theory, New Delhi, Gitanjali, 1982.
 G. Catlin, A Study of the Principles of Politics, London and New York, Oxford University
Press, 1930.
 H. J. Laski, A Grammar of Politics, London, Allen and Unwin, 1948.
 J.C. Johari, Principle of Modern Political Science, Sterling, Delhi, 2009
 Margaret Walters, Feminism: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford, 2008
 O.P. Guba, An Introduction to Political Theory
 R. Dahl, Modern Political Analysis, Englewood Cliffs NJ, Prentice Hall, 1963.
 Rajeev Bhargava & Ashok Acharaya, Political theory: An Introduction, Pearson Longman,
Delhi, 2008.
 S. P. Varma, Modern Political Theory, New Delhi, Vikas, 1983.
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Indian Political Thought

BAPPS206
M. Marks :100
Course outcomes:
 Acquire knowledge related with ancient political thinkers and their relevance in
modern India.
 Understand Social Reconstructionist theorists.
 Understand and Analyse contribution of liberals and extremists.
 Understand the Spiritual Resurgenceof Swami Vivekanand.
 Evaluate the contribution of Indian National Movement.
 Understand the contribution of Madan Mohan Malviya and Deendayal Upadhyay
Unit-1: Ancient Indian Thinkers and their Relevance in Modern India.
 Manu: His writings, views on State :Dharm, Danda, Saptang theory, origin of state
and his contribution.
 Kautilya: His writings, Origin of State, Organs of State, King, his qualifications and
functions, Mandala Theory and Contribution.
 Shukra : His writings, DandaNeeti, state, state’s functions, king and his functions,
views on administration and justice
Unit II Social Reconstructionist Movement.
 Raja Ram Mohan Roy: His writings, views on individual, state, and social reforms,
education, and his contribution in social resurgence.
 Swami Dayanand Saraswati: His writings, views on Indian Nationalism, Individual,
State, contribution in social and cultural reconstruction.
Unit III Spiritual Resurgence
 Vivekanand: His writings, philosophical and religious thoughts, Political and social
 philosophy His contribution in social and cultural reconstruction.

Unit IV National movement and contribution of liberals and extremists

 Gopal Krishna Gokhale : His writings, His views on individual, State,
Spiritualization of Politics, his Political Methods, Economic Views and
Contribution
 Bal Gangadhar Tilak: His writings, views on Nationalism, individual, state,
methods, Swaraj and his contribution
Unit-V Political Thought of Madan Mohan Malviya and Deendayal Upadhyay
 Madan Mohan Malviya: views on education, scientific and technological
development and contribution
 Deendayal Upadhyay:Ekatamamanavvaddarshanand contribution
Practicums :
 Write a term paper on the ideas of Dayanand Saraswati and BalgangadharTilak.
 Discuss ideas as described by Rajaram Mohan Roy.
Suggested Reading:
 B.M. Sharma, Ram KishanDatt Sharma and Savita Sharma : 2005, Jaipur. Rawat
Publications ISBN : 81-7033-961-8
 Mangal Bihari : 2003, Prashasnik Chintan (Administrative thought), Jaipur. Rawat
Publisher.
 Chandra Bharill B.R. Ambedkar: 1977, Social and Political Ideas of B.R.
Ambedkar: A study of his life ,Aalesh Publishers.
 Raj Sharma : 2012, Indian Political thinkers, New Delhi. Srishthi Book Distributers.
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Indian Polity
BAPPS207
M. Marks :100
Course Outcomes:
 Understand the Political and Constitutional system in India.
 Understand and Analyse the Centre state relations.
 Comprehend the basic structures and process of government system.
 ExplainLegislative, Executive and Judicial functioning in Indian Political System
 Critically evaluate the role of Political Parties and Pressure Groups.
 Understand the determinants of voting behavior.
Unit-I Indian Federalism
 Nature of Indian Federalism
 Centre-State Relations
 Role of the Governor
Unit IIParliamentary Form of Government
 Union Government: President, Prime Minister, Parliament.
 State Government: Governor, Chief Minister, State Legislature.
Unit III Political Parties in India
 National Political Parties
 Regional Political Parties
Unit IV Pressure Groups in India
 Concept and forms of Pressure Groups
 Role of the Pressure Groups
Unit V Determinants of voting behaviour
 Caste and Class
 Gender and Religion
Practicums :
 Critically evaluate the centre state relations.
 Write an essay on role of pressure groups in Indian democracy.
Suggested Reading:
 Brass, Paul: The Politics in India since Independence, Cambridge University Press,
1999.
 Basu,D.D.: Introduction to the Constitution of India, Prentice Hall of India, 1999.
 Granville, Austin: Working a Democratic Constitution, the Indian Experience, OUP
Delhi.
 Jones, Morris: Government and Politics in India, Oxford University Press, N. Delhi,
1998.
 Noorani, N.V.: Constitutional Question in India, the President, Parliament and the
State, Oxford, UP, 2000.
 Manor, James (Ed): Nehru to the Nineties: the Challenging Office of Prime-
Minister of India, Delhi, Viking, 1994.
 Pylee, M.V.: An Introduction to Constitution of India, New Delhi, 1998.
 Singh, M.P. and Ray, H. (ed): Indian Political System: Structure, Policies,
Development- JnanadaPrakashan, New Delhi, 1995.

Political Science-I
Indian Political Thought-II
BAPPS-306
M. Marks :100
Course Outcomes:
 Understand and analyse the Gandhian Political Philosophy.
 Comprehend the Political Thoughts of Nehru.
 Critically Evaluate Panchsheel Doctrine.
 Understand and analysePartyless Democracy and total Revolution concept.
 Understand Contemporary Political Thinkers: M.N. Roy and Ram Manohar
Lohia.
 Understand and analyse the political views of Maulana Azad and Savarkar.
Unit I Political thoughts of Gandhi
 Mohan Das Karam Chand Gandhi : His writings: Hind Swaraj, My Experiments with
Truth, his views on state, individual, Ends and Means, non-violence, truth, Satyagrah,
trusteeship and his contribution
Unit II Political thoughts of Nehru
 Jawahar Lal Nehru: His writings, his views on individual, State, Socialism, Modern
India, Panchsheel, Democratic Socialism, and his contribution.
Unit III Political thoughts of Ambedkar and Jai Prakash Narayan
 Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar : His writings, his views on individual, state, social reforms,
social justice and his contribution.
 Jai Prakash Narayan : His writings, his views on individual, State, Socialism, Total
Revolution, Partyless Democracy, and his Contribution.
Unit IV Political thoughts of M.N. Roy and Lohia
 M.N. Roy :His writings, his views on individual, state, humanism, Marx, his methods.
 Ram Manohar Lohia: His writings, views on socialism, political philosophy and his
contribution.
Unit V Political thought of Maulana Azad and Savarkar
 Maulana Azad: Views on Religion and Politics , Views on Hindu-Muslim Unity , Idea
of Nationalism and “Synthesis Nationalism”
 Savarkar: Views on Hinduism and contribution
Practicums :
 Write a term paper on the ideas of Ambedkar and M.N. Roy.
 Discuss trusteeship as described by Mahatma Gandhi.
Suggested Reading:

 B.M. Sharma, Ram KishanDatt Sharma and Savita Sharma : 2005, Jaipur. Rawat
Publications ISBN : 81-7033-961-8
 Mangal Bihari : 2003, Prashasnik Chintan (Administrative thought), Jaipur. Rawat
Publisher.
 Chandra Bharill B.R. Ambedkar: 1977, Social and Political Ideas of B.R. Ambedkar: A
study of his life ,Aalesh Publishers.
 Raj Sharma : 2012, Indian Political thinkers, New Delhi. Srishthi Book Distributers.
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Political Science-II
Indian Constitution
BAPPS 307
M. Marks :100
Course Outcomes:
 Understand and analyse of all major dimensions of Indian Constitution system.
 Comprehend the political system and account of the making and working of
constitutional institutions.
 Understand the Concepts of Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive
Principles of State Policy.
 Evaluate the Nature and Role of Higher Judiciary in India.
 Understand the public policy in India.

Unit-1The Making of the Constitution

 The ideological legacy of the Indian National Movement and the Constituent Assembly
 The Nature and Composition of the Constituent Assembly

Unit II Philosophical Premises of the Indian Constitution

  Preamble: The underlying values of the Indian Constitution
 Salient features of the Constitution of India

Unit III Fundamental Rights and Directive principles of State Policy

 Individual and Collective Rights: Limitations on the fundamental Rights and
Fundamental duties.
 Judicial Interpretation of Fundamental Rights
 The doctrine of ‘Basic Structure’ of the Constitution: Kesavananda Bharathi Case

Unit IV Working of the Indian Constitution

 The Values of the Indian Constitution and Ushering of Social Revolution in India
 The causes for the Ascendency of the Executive over legislature and Judiciary;
 Nature and Role of Higher Judiciary in India.
 Important constitutional amendments

Unit-5 Policy making in India

 Public policy making in India and influence of new globalized world order.
 Socialist policy of India and its relevance.

Practicums :
 Write an essay on 'Fundamental Rights and Duties

Practicums :
 Prepare a chart of parliaments of different countries.
Suggested Reading:
 Granville, Austin. (1972) The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation. Oxford
university Press: New Delhi.
 Khosla, Madhav (2012) The Indian Constitution, oxford university press: New Delhi
 Granville Austin (1999) Working a Democratic Constitution; A History of the Indian
Experience, Oxford University Press : New Delhi
 Zoya, Hasan, Sridharan, E and Sudharshan R (Eds) (2002) India’s living Constitution,
New Delhi
 Baxi, Upendra (1980) the Indian Supreme Court and Politics Eastern book co,
Lucknow.
 A.G. Noorani, (2000) Constitutional Questions in India: The President, Parliament and
the States, Oxford University Press: Delhi.
 Narang, A.S. (1996) Indian Government and Politics, Geetanjali Publishing House,
New Delhi.
  Chakrabarty, Bidyut& Pandey, Rajendra Kumar (2008), Indian Government and
Politics,SAGE, New Delhi
 Basu, D.D., An Introduction to the Constitution of India, Prentice Hall, New Delhi.
 Singh M.P. & Rekha Saxena, Indian Politics: Contemporary issues and
Concerns,Prentice Hall of India, Delhi.
 M. V. Pylee (1998), An Introduction to the Constitution of India, New Delhi, Vikas
Publication.
 Nirja Gopal Jayal& Pratap Bhanu Mehta, The Oxford Companion to Politics in India,
Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2010.
 Sunder Raman. Indian Government and Politics, Allied Publishers, New Delhi, 1988
 Subhash, Kashyap, Our Constitution: An Introduction to India’s Constitution and
Constitutional law, national Book trust, India, New Delhi.

Political Science-I
Representative Western Political Thinkers – I
BAPPS-406
M. Marks :100
Course Outcomes:
 Know various western political philosophers of Ancient Era.
 Understand medieval political philosophy of Confucius, Machiavelli and Thomas
Aquinas.
 Explain the Concept of Social Contract Theory of State Origin.
 Understand the Sociological approach of Montesquieu.
 Understand the approaches of Harold Laski
Unit I Ancient Political thought
 Plato: His writings, his views on ideal state, individual, justice, education and his
contribution. Aristotle: Writings, his views on state, individual, classification of
government, revolution and his contribution.

Unit II Medieval Political thought

 Confucius: Writings, views on state, individual, society, social organization and
contribution.
 Thomas Aquinas: Writings, views on state, religion, laws, individual, society and his
contribution.
  Machiavelli: Writings, views on individual, state, as child of his own age, religion and
his contribution as modern political thinker

Unit III Theories of Modern political thought

 Hobbes: Writings, views on state, individual, society, social contract, sovereignty and his
contribution.
 Locke: Writings, views on state, individual, property, society, social contract,
constitutional democracy and his contribution.
 Rousseau: Writings, views on state, individual, society, general will, social contract and
his contribution

Unit IV Sociological approach of Montesquieu

 Montesquieu : His writing, views on state, classification of government, law and his

contribution

Unit- V Modern approaches of Laski

 Pluralistic Theory of Sovereignty
 Views on Liberty
 Contribution
Practicum:
 Discuss Plato’s views on ideal state.
 Discuss Hobbes's views on state, Individual society, social contract, sovereignty.

Suggested Reading:
 D. Muschamp (ed.) : 1986, Political Theory, Macmillan, London
 S.P. Verma (late) : 1954, Modern Political Theory, Vikas Publishing, New Delhi.
 S.K. Sharma, Urmila Sharma: 2006, Western Political Thoughts (From Plato to Burke),
Atlantic Publishers, New Delhi.
 Barker E. : 1959, The Political Thought of Plato and Aristotle, Dover Publications, New
Delhi.
 Lovely and J. Rawls (ed.) : 1989, Modern Political Theory from Hobbes to Marx,
Routledge Publication, London.
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 Political Science-II
State Politics: Rajasthan
BAPPS-407
M. Marks :100
Course outcomes:
 Understand the Reorganization of Rajasthan
 Acquire knowledge related with structure and function of local level of Government in
Rajasthan.
 Understand the structure and functions of various commissions in Rajasthan.
 Know the various development schemes of Rajasthan.
 Distinguish the Party system, Political Demography and Different phases of Political
competition in Rajasthan
Unit I
 Reorganization of Rajasthan,
 Role of Prajamandal movement,
 Political parties in Rajasthan,
 Peasants Movements
 .Caste, Region and languagepolitics in Rajasthan.
 Gender politics in Rajasthan.

Unit III
Institutional framework in Rajasthan : Public Service Commission, State Human Rights
Commission, State Election Commission, State Women Commission, State Information
Commission.
Unit IV
Various welfare schemes for social justice in Rajasthan

Unit V
Party system, Political Demography and Different phases of Political competition in
Rajasthan
Practicums :
Discuss 73rd and 74thAmmendment of Indian constitution.
Prepare a chart of different Developmental Schemes in Rajasthan.
Suggested Reading:
 Dashrath Sharma, Rajasthan through the ages, Vol I, Bikaner, 1966,
 शर्मा,गोपीनाथ.राजस्थानकाइतिहास.आगरा:शिवलालअग्रवालएण्डकम्पनी,२०१३
 Awasthi A, 1980, Central Administration, Tata Mcgraw hill, New Delhi.
 Basu D.D., 2004, Introduction to the constitutional of India, Prentice hall, New Delhi.
 Jain R.B. 1980, District Administration, Indian Institution of Public Administration.
 Sharma, K.K., 2002, Panchayati Raj in India, (Hindi) College book Dipo. New Delhi.
 Sachdeva, Pradeep, 1983, Urban Local Government and Administration in India, Kitab
Mahal, New Delhi.
 Barker E. : 1959, The Political Thought of Plato and Aristotle, Dover Publications, New
Delhi.
 Lovely and J. Rawls (ed.) : 1989, Modern Political Theory from Hobbes to Marx,
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Political Science-I
Representative Western Political Thinkers – II
BAPPS 506
M. Marks :100
Course outcomes:
 Understand the Political thought of Burke and Kant
 Understand various western political thoughts of modern time.
 Analyse the contemporary trends in modern context.
 Read writings of political thinkers.
Unit I Enlighten movement
Bentham: Writings, views on individual, state, government, utilitarianism, theory of pleasure
and pains and his contribution. J.S. Mill (John Stuart Mill): Writings, his views on state,
individual, Liberty, Liberalism and representation and his contribution.
Unit II Dialectic Thinking
Hegel: Writings, methods, his views on state, individual, society, idealism and his contribution
T.H. Green: Writings, concept of common good, views on state, liberty and rights.
Unit III Resurgence of Communism
Karl Marx : Writings, methods, his views on state, individual, society, historical materialism,
class-struggle, surplus value, state ownership.
Unit IV Contemporary trends in political thoughts
Libertarianism
Communitarianism
Feminism
Environmentalism
Unit-V Political thought of Burke and Kant
Burke: views on rights, liberty, constitution and contribution
Kant: views on republic, freedom, democracy and contribution
Practicums:
Discuss Karl Marx use on class -struggle.
Suggested Reading:
D. Muschamp (ed.) : 1986, Political Theory,  Macmillan, London
S.P. Verma (late) : 1954, Modern Political Theory, Vikas Publishing, New Delhi.
S.K. Sharma, Urmila Sharma: 2006, Western Political Thoughts (From Plato to Burke),
Atlantic Publishers, New Delhi.
Barker E. : 1959, The Political Thought of Plato and Aristotle, Dover Publications, New
Delhi.
Lovely and J. Rawls (ed.) : 1989, Modern Political Theory from Hobbes to Marx, Routledge
Publication, London.
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Political Science-II
International Relations
BAPPS 507
M. Marks :100
Course Outcomes
 Understand the emerging theories of international relation.
 Understand the key concepts in international relation
 Critically evaluate new trends in international politics.
 Understand the relationships between India and neighbouring countries.
 Analyse the role of regional organizations in world politics
 Critically evaluate the role of UNO in modern politics
Unit I Key concepts in International
Power, National interest, National Security, Balance of Power. Theories of International
Relations: Idealism, Realism, Functionalism.
Unit II Cold war and post cold war
Cold war: evolution and its impact on international relations.
New world order, north – south dialogue, south- south dialogue.
Geopolitical conflicts : South Asia, Middle Asia, China and East Asia
Unit III India’s foreign policy
Foreign policy of India, major determinants and its relations with neighboring countries.
Non alignment policy of India in present international scenario
Unit IV International and regional organization in world politics.
Role of UNO
Bretton woods institution. World Bank and IMF, WTO
International grouping: G-8, G-77, BRICS, IBSA, SCO
Regional organizations: EU, ASEAN, SAARC
Unit VEmerging Theories in International Relation
 Critical Theories
 Constructivism
 Post-Structural Theories
Practicums:
  Write an essay on the need, objectives and functions of Indian Foreign Policy.
 Prepare a report on the function of SAARC and ASEAN
Suggested Reading:
 Baylis, J. And Smith, S. (eds.) : 2011, The Globalization of world politics and introduction
to international relation, Fifth Edition, Oxford University press.
 Kk Ghai : 2015, International Relations Theory & Practice Of International Politics,
Kalyani Publishers / Lyall Bk Depot, U.P.
 Goldstein, J. And Penehouse, J.C (2009), International relations, Person Publication, New
Delhi.
 Smith, M. Little, R. And Shackleon, M. (eds) : 1981, Perspectives on world Politics,
Croom Helm publication, Landon.
 Vinayak, A. : 1995, India in a changing world. Problemns, Limits and successes of its
foreign policy, Orient Longman Publication, New Delhi.
 Karen A. Minget : 2004, Essential of International relations, W.W. Norton Co., New York.

Political science-I
Challenges to democracy
BAPPS- 606
M. Marks :100
Course outcomes:
 Analyse the reasons and consequences of various problems faced by Indian democracy.
 Understand the major global issues.
 Develop specific ways in which contemporary challenges can be addressed peacefully
 Understand the issues related to Good Governance.
Unit-I
 Issues related to National integrity and security :
Naxal Problem, Terrorism, Tran border infiltration and insurgency issues
Unit II
 Communalism, Organized crime,
 Cyber Issues, Drug trafficking
Unit III
 Governance issues : Gender Equality, Educational opportunity and inclusion,
Challenges pertaining to organization and issues related to reservation
Unit IV

 Global issues : economic crises, climate change, issues related to refugees, problems of
senior citizens
Unit V
  Issues related to Good Governance: Accountability,Effectiveness, corruption and
red-tapism.
Practicums :
 Write an essay on Drug trafficking
 What are the various reasons behind Naxal problem?
Suggested Reading:
 Chandra Bhushan, 2004, Terrorism and Separation in north east India, Kalpaz Publication,
New Delhi.
 Col Ved Prakash 2008, Terrorism and India’s North East : A gathering storm, Kalpaz
Publication, Delhi.
 Kohli, A. (ed.), 2008, the success of India’s Democracy, Cambridge. University Press.
 Frnkel, F. Hasan, Z, Bhargava, R. and Arora, B. (eds), 2000, TransformingnIndia : social
and political dynamics of Democracy, New Delhi. Oxford University Press.
 Brass, P.R. (1974), Langauge, religion and politics in North India., Cambridge University
Press. Cambridge
 D. Muschamp (ed.) : 1986, Political Theory,  Macmillan, London
 S.P. Verma (late) : 1954, Modern Political Theory, Vikas Publishing, New Delhi.

Political science-II
Modern political theory – II
BAPPS-607
M. Marks :100
Course Outcomes:
 Understand the various theories of Political Development and its genesis.
 Understand and analyse the trends of Modernization and Post modernization.
 Discuss various models of political theory based on simulations.
 Analyse different theories of alienation
 Distinguish betweendifferent approaches to political theory.
Unit-I Failure to evolve the political theory
 Elite, group and power as the organizing principles of organizing political theory.
 Reasons of failure to evolve a political theory.
 Failure to evolve a theory.
Unit II Simulations and Models
 Communications theory,
 Game theory
 Decision making Approach
Unit III Theories of Alienation
 Jean-Paul Sartre to Marcuse,
 Tillich.
 Impact of Alienation Thoughts.
Unit IV Theories of political development

 Modernization, post modernization and political development.

 Search for Alternative Approaches
 Gandhi and Political Development
 Political Culture and Political Socialization
Unit-5 Approaches to Political Theory
 Normative,
 Historical
 Empirical
Practicums :
Prepare an alternative model of development for modern political theory.
Critically evaluate the alienist i.e.  Jean-Paul Sartre to Marcuse and Tillich?
Suggested Reading:
 Andrew Heywood, Politics, Palgrave Foundation, New York, 2005.
 C.E.M Joad, Political Theory
 F. Thakurdas, Essays on Political Theory, New Delhi, Gitanjali, 1982.
 G. Catlin, A Study of the Principles of Politics, London and New York,
 Oxford University Press, 1930.
 H. J. Laski, A Grammar of Politics, London, Allen and Unwin, 1948.
 J.C. Johari, Principle of Modern Political Science, Sterling, Delhi, 2009
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