(An) Introduction to political theory / by O. P. Gauba

Includes bibliography and index.

Nature and significance of political theory -- Concept of ideology -- Nature of politics -- Approaches to the study of politics -- Interdisciplinary perspective on political science -- Concept of the state -- Concept of sovereignty -- Pluralist theory of Sovereignty -- Contemporary challenges to sovereignty -- Diverse perspectives on the state -- Grounds and limits of political obligation -- Concept of law -- Concept of power -- Concept of citizenship -- Concept of human rights -- Concept of liberty -- Concept of equality -- Right to property -- Concept of Justice -- Diverse perspectives on justice -- Concept of the common good -- Concept of democracy -- Contemporary theory of democracy -- Process of Social changing -- Concept of development