Fundamentals of Political Science By Manisha Mirdha 1st Edition Nov 25

Fundamentals of Political Science By Manisha Mirdha 1st Edition Nov 25

The Present Publication is the Latest Edition, authored by Dr Manisha Mirdha, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Comprehensive Spectrum] Covers political thought, the State, governance, comparative politics, international relations, public administration, and public policy


• [Balanced Pedagogy] Moves seamlessly from conceptual frameworks to practical illustrations


• [Interdisciplinary Lens] Draws connections between politics, law, economics, psychology, sociology, and history


• [Rigorous yet Accessible] Academic depth expressed in clear language for a wider readership


• [Contemporary Relevance] Includes globalisation, democracy, disarmament, diplomacy, international organisations, and India's foreign policy


• [Exam & Research Friendly] Each chapter concludes with summaries and key takeaways for revision and critical reflection


• [Utility Across Curricula] Suitable as a first textbook for BA/LLB/BA-LLB/MA starters, and a refresher for advanced or cross-disciplinary readers (law, management, public policy)

The coverage of the book is as follows:

• Chapter 1 — Introduction to Political Science
  
  
  
  • Meaning, nature/scope, interfaces with other social sciences, traditional & modern approaches, political socialisation/culture/participation
  
  
  
  


• Chapter 2 — The State
  
  
  
  • Elements (Montevideo criteria), functions, nation vs. state, state–society & associations, origin theories (divine right, force, contract, evolutionary), political obligation, and recognition
  
  
  
  


• Chapter 3 — Political Concepts & Types of State
  
  
  
  • Sovereignty; liberty (negative/positive); equality (opportunity vs. outcome; feminist/Marxist views); justice (legal/substantive/global); rights & obligations; citizenship; rule of law
  
  
  
  


• Chapter 4 — Governance
  
  
  
  • Typologies: parliamentary vs. presidential; federal vs. unitary; separation of powers; multiculturalism; challenges to modern government; e-governance and trends
  
  
  
  


• Chapter 5 — Elections & Voting
  
  
  
  • Electoral behaviour, machinery, MCC, gender and elections, psephology and its limits, reforms, and judiciary–election interface
  
  
  
  


• Chapter 6 — International Relations
  
  
  
  • State system & globalisation; IR theories (realism, liberalism, Marxism, constructivism, feminism, game theory); power (hard/soft/smart); foreign policy/diplomacy; disarmament; UN & emerging issues
  
  
  
  


• Chapter 7 — Public Administration & Public Policy
  
  
  
  • Evolution (classical to New Public Administration), policy process & models (systems, institutional, incremental, rational choice, group/elitist, game-theoretic), and public institutions in India
  
  
  
  

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