Political theory : ideas and institutions / by Amal Ray and Mohit Bhattacharya

Includes index

Political science and political theory, Approaches to political theory, New approaches, Political economy approaches, Methodology of political science, Political science and allied studies, Theories of the origin of the state, The nature of the state, Nationalism, Sovereignty, Law, Rights and duties, Human rights , Citizenship, Liberty and equality, Justice, Political power and authority: Weber, Foucault, Habermas and claus Offe Political culture and political socialisation, Forms of Government: democracy and dictatorship, Parliamentary and presidential Government, Unitary and federal Government, Constitutions, Separation of powers, Legislature, The executive, The judiciary, Electorate and representation, Public opinion, Political parties, Theories of the nature of the state, Limits of political control, Political idealism, Liberalism individualism, Communitarianism and multi-culturalism, Socialism, Fascism, The Gandhian way, Civil-Military relations, Imperialism, Theories of revolution, Political ideas and ideology, Comparative government and political development, Political change