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1 -SYLLABUS UNDERGRADUATE SEMESTER PROGRAMME UNDER CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE S.K. M.UNIVERSITY, DUMKA C.1 FIRST YEAR SEMESTER I AN INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THEORY Course Objective: This course aims to introduce certain key concepts in traditional political theory with an intention to engage the students with the application of these ideas. a. Political Theory: Nature, Significance &its Relevance b. Origin and Development of State System c. Power and Authority d. Sovereignty: Monism and Pluralism e. Liberty: Meaning, Positive and Negative Liberty f. Equality: Meaning, Types, Relations between Liberty and Equality g. Justice : Meaning, Types, Procedural and Distributive Justice h. Democracy: Meaning and Growth. Liberal, Marxist and Elitist views on Democracy 1. Bhargava, R and Acarya A(eds.)., Political Theory : An Introduction, Pearson Longman, New Delhi O.P.Gauba., An Introduction to Political Theory, MacMillan, New Delhi 2. Shorten, A. (2008) Nation and State, in McKinnon, C. (ed.) Issues in Political Theory, New York: Oxford University Press. 3. Sen, A. (2003) Freedom Favours Development, in Dahl, R., Shapiro, I. and Cheibub, A. J. (eds.) The Democracy Sourcebook. Cambridge, Massachusetts: MIT Press. 4. McKinnon, Catriona.,(eds.) Issues in Political theory, Oxford University Press, New York 5. David Held., Political Theory and Modern State, Polity, London, Gyan Singh Sandhu., Political Theory, Delhi University, Agrawal N.N., Principles of Political Science, S.Chand & Co, N.Delhi 8. S.P.Verma., Modern Political Theory, Vikas, New Delhi. 1

2 C.2 THEMES IN CONTEMOPRARY POLITICAL THEORY-I Course Objective: This course aims to acquaint students with the Indian and Western traditions of political theorisations through some select themes in order to appreciate the value and distinctiveness of comparative political theory/thought. Western Thought: Thinkers and Themes a. Plato : Ideal State, Justice and Education b. Aristotle : Revolution, Property and Classification of Government c. Hobbes : Sovereignty and Individualism d. Locke : Social Contract, Property and Natural Rights e. Rousseau : Social Contract, General Will and Inequality f. J.S. Mill : Liberty and Democracy g. Marx : Dialectical Materialism, Historical Materialism, Class Struggle and Revolution 1. Parel, A. J. (2009) From Political Thought in India to Indian Political Thought, in Shogiman, T. and Nederman, C. J. (eds.) Western Political Thought in Dialogue with Asia. Plymouth, United Kingdom:Lexington. 2. Pantham, Th. & Deutch, K. L. (eds.) Political Thought in Modern India. New Delhi: Sage. 3. Burns, T. (2003) Aristotle, in Boucher, D and Kelly, P. (eds.) Political Thinkers: From Socrates to the Present. New York: Oxford University Press. 4. Waldron, J. (2003) Locke, in Boucher, D. and Kelly, P. (eds.) Political Thinkers: From Socrates to the Present, New York: Oxford University Press. 5. Zelliot, E. (1986). The Social and Political Thought of B.R. Ambedkar, in Panthan, Th. & Deutsch, K. L.(eds.) Political Thought in Modern India. New Delhi: Sage, pp Deutsch, K.L. (eds.) Political Thought in Modern India. New Delhi: Sage, pp Mehta, V. R. (1992) Foundations of Indian Political Thought. New Delhi: Manohar Publishers. 8. Sparks, Ch. and Isaacs, S. (2004) Political Theorists in Context. London: Routledge. 9. V.P.Verma., Modern Indian Political Thought, Laxmi Narain Agrawal,Agra 10. V.R.Mehta., Foundations of Indian Political Thought, Manohar, New Delhi. 11. U.N.Ghosal., A History of Indian Political Ideas, Oxford University Pressa, London. 12. A.Appadorai., Documents on Political Thought in Modern India, 2vols., Oxford University Press,

3 13. Laski HJ., Political Thought from Locke to Bentham, Oxford University Press. 14. Gettel RG., History of Political Thought, New York, Novell & Co. 15. Doyle P., A History of Political Thought, Jonathan Cape,London, Curtis M., The Great Political Theories, 2vols. New Delhi, Avon. FIRST YEAR SEMESTER II C.3 CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL THEORY Course Objective: This course aims to introduce certain contemporary concepts of political theory with an intention to engage the students with the application of these ideas and also with the skills to debate these ideas. a. Behaviouralism and Post Behaviouralism b. Decline of Political Theory c. Debate on End of Ideology and its Impact on Political Theory d. Theory of Citizenship e. Multiculturalism f. Post Modernism g. Theories of Social and Political Change h. Recent trends in Political Theory 1. Bhargava, R and Acarya A(eds.)., Political Theory : An Introduction, Pearson Longman, New Delhi 2. O.P.Gauba., An Introduction to Political Theory, MacMillan, New Delhi 3. Shorten, A. (2008) Nation and State, in McKinnon, C. (ed.) Issues in Political Theory, New York: Oxford University Press. 4. Sen, A. (2003) Freedom Favours Development, in Dahl, R., Shapiro, I. and Cheibub, A. J. (eds.) The Democracy Sourcebook. Cambridge, Massachusetts: MIT Press. 5. McKinnon, Catriona.,(eds.) Issues in Political theory, Oxford University Press, New York 6. David Held., Political Theory and Modern State, Polity, London, Gyan Singh Sandhu., Political Theory, Delhi University, Agrawal N.N., Principles of Political Science, S.Chand & Co, N.Delhi 9. S.P.Verma., Modern Political Theory, Vikas, New Delhi. 3

4 C.4 THEMES IN CONTEMOPRARY INDIAN POLITICAL THEORY-II Course Objective: This course aims to acquaint students with the Indian and Western traditions of political theorisations through some select themes in order to appreciate the value and distinctiveness of comparative political theory/thought. a. Kautilya : Saptanga and Mandala Theory b. Swami Vivekanand : Nationalism c. Arvindo Ghosh: Cultural Nationalism d. Tilak : Notion of Swaraj e. Gandhi : Satyagraha, Ahimsa and His views on State f. M.N.Roy : Radical Humanism g. B.R. Ambedkar : Social and political Ideas. h. J.P. Narayan : Total Revolution and Partyless Democracy 1. Parel, A. J. (2009) From Political Thought in India to Indian Political Thought, in Shogiman, T. and Nederman, C. J. (eds.) Western Political Thought in Dialogue with Asia. Plymouth, United Kingdom:Lexington. 2. Pantham, Th. & Deutch, K. L. (eds.) Political Thought in Modern India. New Delhi: Sage. 3. Burns, T. (2003) Aristotle, in Boucher, D and Kelly, P. (eds.) Political Thinkers: From Socrates to the Present. New York: Oxford University Press. 4. Waldron, J. (2003) Locke, in Boucher, D. and Kelly, P. (eds.) Political Thinkers: From Socrates to the Present, New York: Oxford University Press. 5. Zelliot, E. (1986). The Social and Political Thought of B.R. Ambedkar, in Panthan, Th. & Deutsch, K. L.(eds.) Political Thought in Modern India. New Delhi: Sage, pp Deutsch, K.L. (eds.) Political Thought in Modern India. New Delhi: Sage, pp Mehta, V. R. (1992) Foundations of Indian Political Thought. New Delhi: Manohar Publishers. 8. Sparks, Ch. and Isaacs, S. (2004) Political Theorists in Context. London: Routledge. 9. V.P.Verma., Modern Indian Political Thought, Laxmi Narain Agrawal,Agra 10. V.R.Mehta., Foundations of Indian Political Thought, Manohar, New Delhi. 11. U.N.Ghosal., A History of Indian Political Ideas, Oxford University Pressa, London. 12. A.Appadorai., Documents on Political Thought in Modern India, 2vols., Oxford University Press, Laski HJ., Political Thought from Locke to Bentham, Oxford University Press. 14. Gettel RG., History of Political Thought, New York, Novell & Co. 4

5 15. Doyle P., A History of Political Thought, Jonathan Cape,London, Curtis M., The Great Political Theories, 2vols. New Delhi, Avon. SECOND YEAR SEMESTER III C.5 INDIAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS Course Objective: This paper aims to acquaint the students with the structural and functional constructs of the Indian constitution and its polity. a. Approaches to the Study of Indian Politics b. Indian Constitution: Salient Features and the Making of Indian Constitution c. Basic Features of Indian Constitution d. Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy e. Institutional Functioning : President, Prime Minister, Parliament and Judiciary f. Institutional Functioning in States: Governor and Chief Minister g. Power Structure in India: Caste and Class h. Role of Religion in the Politics of India 1. Abbas, H., Kumar, R. & Alam, M. A. (2011) Indian Government and Politics. New Delhi: Pearson, Chandhoke, N. & Priyadarshi, P. (eds.) (2009) Contemporary India: Economy, Society, Politics. New Delhi: Pearson. 3. Chakravarty, B. & Pandey, K. P. (2006) Indian Government and Politics. New Delhi: Sage. 4. Chandra, B., Mukherjee, A. & Mukherjee, M. (2010) India After Independence. New Delhi: Penguin. 5. Singh, M.P. & Saxena, R. (2008) Indian Politics: Contemporary Issues and Concerns. New Delhi: PHI Learning. 6. Vanaik, A. & Bhargava, R. (eds.) (2010) Understanding Contemporary India: Critical Perspectives. New Delhi: Orient Blackswan. 7. Austin, G. (1999) Indian Constitution: Corner Stone of a Nation. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. 8. Austin, G. (2004) Working of a Democratic Constitution of India. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. 9. Jayal, N. G. & Maheta, P. B. (eds.) (2010) Oxford Companion to Indian Politics. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. 10. Atul Kohli., India s Democracy,Orient Longman, Delhi,

6 11. Atul Kohli., The Success of India s Democracy, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 12. Partha Chaterjee (ed.)., States and Politics in India, Oxford University Press,Delhi 13. Ramesh Thakur., The Government and Politics of India, McMillan, London. 14. Paul Brass., Politics of India since Independence, Cambridge University press, C.P.Bhambhri., The Indian State-Fifty Years, Shipra, New Delhi,1999. C.6 COMPARATIVE POLITICAL ANALYSIS (US,UK, China & Switzerland) Course Objective: This paper aims to comparatively analyse the political functioning of different states and democracies in order to comprehend the holistic notion of Government and Governance. a. Definition, Nature and Scope of Comparative Politics b. Approaches to Study Comparative Politics: System Analysis and Structural Functional Approach c. Constitutional Structures : Executive d. Constitutional Structures: Legislature e. Constitutional Structures : Judiciary f. Procedure of Constitutional Amendments g. Changing Nature of Nation-state in the context of Globalization 1. G.A.Almond and JS Coleman., The Politics of Developing Areas, Princeton University Press. 2. G.A Almond & J.S Coleman(eds.) Comparative Politics Today: A World View, Harper Collins, New York. 3. J.C.Johri., Comparative Political Theory-New Dimension, Basic Concepts and Major Trends,Sterling, New Delhi. 4. Blondel J., An Introduction to Comparative Government,Weiden & Nicholson, London 5. Finer H., Theory and Practice of Modern Governments,Methuen, London 6. V.N.Khanna., Comparative Study of Government and Politics,R.Chand &Co.,N.Delhi. 7. V Bhagwan & V.Bhushan., World Constitutions,Sterling Publishers,New Delhi. 8. Bara, J & Pennington, M. (eds.). (2009) Comparative Politics. New Delhi: Sage. Caramani, D. (ed.). (2008) Comparative Politics. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 9. Hague, R. and Harrop, M. (2010) Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction. (Eight Edition). London: Palgrave McMillan. 10. Ishiyama, J.T. and Breuning, M. (eds.). (2011) 21st Century Political Science: A Reference Book. Los Angeles: Sage. 6

7 11. Newton, K. and Deth, Jan W. V. (2010) Foundations of Comparative Politics: Democracies of the Modern World. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 12. O Neil, P. (2009) Essentials of Comparative Politics. (Third Edition). New York: WW. Norton & Company, Inc 13. Palekar, S.A. (2009) Comparative Government and Politics. New Delhi: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. 14. Caramani, D. (ed.) Comparative Politics. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 15. Bara, J. (2009) Methods for Comparative Analysis, in Bara, J. & Pennington, M. (eds.) Comparative Politics. New Delhi: Sage. 16. Chandhoke, N. (1996) Limits of Comparative Political Analysis, Economic and Political Weekly. vol. 31, No. 4, (January 27). 17. Mair, P. (2008) Democracy, in Carmani, D. (ed.) Comparative Politics. Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp Blondel, J. (1996) Then and Now: Comparative Politics, Political Studies. Vol. 47, Issue Cole, A. (2011) Comparative Political Parties: Systems and Organizations, in Ishiyama, J.T. and Breuning, M. (eds.) 21st Century Political Science: A Reference Book. Los Angeles: Sage. 20. Caramani, D. (2008) Party Systems, in Caramani, D. (ed.) Comparative Politics. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 21. Downs, W. M. (2011) Electoral Systems in Comparative Perspectives, in Ishiyama, J. T. and Breuning, M. (eds.) 21st Century Political Science: A Reference Book. Los Angeles: Sage. 22. Dhillon, Michael. (2009), Government and Politics, in Contemporary China: An Introduction. London, New York: Routledge, 2009, pp C.7 POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY Course Objective: This course aims to acquaint the students with the divergent socio- political institutions and their functional interface with the political structures. a. Political Sociology : Nature and Scope b. Political Culture c. Political Socialisation d. Political Participation and Mobilisation e. Political Elite : Different Theories f. Political Recruitment g. Political Communication h. Political Development i. Political Modernization 1. G.A.Almond and JS Coleman., The Politics of Developing Areas, Princeton University Press. 7

8 2. G.A Almond & J.S Coleman(eds.) Comparative Politics Today: A World View, Harper Collins, New York. 3. J.C.Johri., Comparative Political Theory-New Dimension, Basic Concepts and Major Trends,Sterling, New Delhi. 4. Blondel J., An Introduction to Comparative Government,Weiden & Nicholson, London 5. Finer H., Theory and Practice of Modern Governments,Methuen, London 6. V.N.Khanna., Comparative Study of Government and Politics,R.Chand &Co.,N.Delhi. 7. V Bhagwan & V.Bhushan., World Constitutions,Sterling Publishers,New Delhi. 8. Bara, J & Pennington, M. (eds.). (2009) Comparative Politics. New Delhi: Sage. Caramani, D. (ed.). (2008) Comparative Politics. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 9. Hague, R. and Harrop, M. (2010) Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction. 10. (Eight Edition). London: Palgrave McMillan. 11. Ishiyama, J.T. and Breuning, M. (eds.). (2011) 21st Century Political Science: A Reference Book. Los Angeles: Sage. 12. Newton, K. and Deth, Jan W. V. (2010) Foundations of Comparative Politics: Democracies of the Modern World. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 13. O Neil, P. (2009) Essentials of Comparative Politics. (Third Edition). New York: WW. Norton & Company, Inc 14. Palekar, S.A. (2009) Comparative Government and Politics. New Delhi: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. 15. Caramani, D. (ed.) Comparative Politics. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 16. Bara, J. (2009) Methods for Comparative Analysis, in Bara, J. & Pennington, M. (eds.) Comparative Politics. New Delhi: Sage. 17. Chandhoke, N. (1996) Limits of Comparative Political Analysis, Economic and Political Weekly. vol. 31, No. 4, (January 27). 18. Mair, P. (2008) Democracy, in Carmani, D. (ed.) Comparative Politics. Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp Blondel, J. (1996) Then and Now: Comparative Politics, Political Studies. Vol. 47, Issue Cole, A. (2011) Comparative Political Parties: Systems and Organizations, in Ishiyama, J.T. and Breuning, M. (eds.) 21st Century Political Science: A Reference Book. Los Angeles: Sage. 21. Caramani, D. (2008) Party Systems, in Caramani, D. (ed.) Comparative Politics. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 8

9 22. Downs, W. M. (2011) Electoral Systems in Comparative Perspectives, in Ishiyama, J. T. and Breuning, M. (eds.) 21st Century Political Science: A Reference Book. Los Angeles: Sage. 23. Dhillon, Michael. (2009), Government and Politics, in Contemporary China: An Introduction. London, New York: Routledge, 2009, pp SECOND YEAR SEMESTER IV C.8 DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE IN INDIA Course Objective: This paper tries to explain the institutional aspects of democracy and how certain institutions function within a constitutional and democratic framework. a. Structures and Processes of Governance in India : Indian Model of Democracy b. Parties and Party System in India c. Strategies of Development in India since Independence: Planned Economy and Neoliberalism d. Social Movements: Workers, Peasants, Environmental and Women s Movement e. Dynamics of Civil Society in India f. Understanding the Political Significance of Media and Popular Culture 1. Abbas, H., Kumar, R. & Alam, M. A. (2011) Indian Government and Politics. New Delhi: Pearson, Chandhoke, N. & Priyadarshi, P. (eds.) (2009) Contemporary India: Economy, Society, 3. Politics. New Delhi: Pearson. 4. Chakravarty, B. & Pandey, K. P. (2006) Indian Government and Politics. New Delhi: Sage. 5. Chandra, B., Mukherjee, A. & Mukherjee, M. (2010) India After Independence. New Delhi: Penguin. 6. Singh, M.P. & Saxena, R. (2008) Indian Politics: Contemporary Issues and Concerns. New 7. Delhi: PHI Learning. 8. Vanaik, A. & Bhargava, R. (eds.) (2010) Understanding Contemporary India: Critical Perspectives. New Delhi: Orient Blackswan. 9. Austin, G. (1999) Indian Constitution: Corner Stone of a Nation. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. 10. Austin, G. (2004) Working of a Democratic Constitution of India. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. 11. Jayal, N. G. & Maheta, P. B. (eds.) (2010) Oxford Companion to Indian Politics. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. 12. Atul Kohli., India s Democracy,Orient Longman, Delhi,

10 13. Atul Kohli., The Success of India s Democracy, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 14. Partha Chaterjee (ed.)., States and Politics in India, Oxford University Press,Delhi 15. Ramesh Thakur., The Government and Politics of India, McMillan, London. 16. Paul Brass., Politics of India since Independence, Cambridge University press, C.P.Bhambhri., The Indian State-Fifty Years, Shipra, New Delhi,1999. C.9 FOREIGN POLICY OF MAJOR POWERS Course Objective: This paper intends to comprehend the major issues of the foreign policies of major powers of the world in the post cold war era. a. Foreign Policy: Meaning and Determinants b. End of Cold War and Collapse of the Soviet Union c. Major Issues in US Foreign Policy in the Post Cold War Period d. Major Issues in the Russian Foreign Policy in the Post Cold War Period e. Major Issues in the Chinese Foreign Policy in the Post Cold War Period f. Post Cold War Era: Emerging Centres of Power in the Global Regime g. Growing Significance of Diplomacy. 1. William, P., Goldstein, D. M. and Shafritz, J. M. (eds.) (1999) Classic Readings of International Relations. Belmont: Wadsworth Publishing Co. 2. Art, R. J. and Jervis, R. (eds.) (1999) International Political Enduring: Concepts and Contemporary Issues.5th Edition. New York: Longman. 3. Jackson, R. and Sorenson, G. (2008) Introduction to International Relations: Theories and Approaches. New York: Oxford University Press. 4. Vanaik, A. (1995) India in a Changing World: Problems, Limits and Successes of Its Foreign Policy. New Delhi: Orient Longman. 5. Ganguly, S. (ed.) (2009) India s Foreign Policy: Retrospect and Prospect. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. 6. Mewmillians, W.C. and Piotrowski, H. (2001) The World Since 1945: A History of International Relations.Fifth edition. London: Lynne Rienner Publishers. 7. Appadorai and Rajan, M. S. (eds.) (1985) India s Foreign Policy and Relations. New Delhi: South Asian Publishers. 8. Baylis, J. and Smith, S. (eds.) (2011) The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations. Fifth Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 10

11 9. Wenger, A. and Zimmermann, D. (eds.) (2003) International Relations: From the Cold World War to the Globalized World. London: Lynne Rienner. 10. M.Albrow & E.King., The Global Age,Cambridge Polity, P.Allan & K.Goldman(eds.) The End of Cold War,Dordrecht, R. Holton., Globalization and the Nation State, McMillan, W.Lacquer., Terrorism, London,Weindenfeld &Nicholson. C.10 INDIA s FOREIGN POLICY Course Objective: This paper intends to comprehend the fundamentals of the foreign policy of India and their functional usage. a. Basic Determinants: Historical, Geopolitical, Economic and Strategic b. Principles and Objectives of India s Foreign Policy c. India s Policy towards her Neighbour: China and Pakistan d. Indian Policy towards Major Powers : USA and Russia e. Indian Policy of Non-alignment: Role and Relevance f. India s approach towards major global issues: Globalization, Terrorism & Environment. g. India: An Emerging Power 1. Ganguly, S. (ed.) (2009) India s Foreign Policy: Retrospect and Prospect. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. 2. Mewmillians, W.C. and Piotrowski, H. (2001) The World Since 1945: A History of International Relations.Fifth edition. London: Lynne Rienner Publishers. 3. Appadorai and Rajan, M. S. (eds.) (1985) India s Foreign Policy and Relations. New Delhi: South Asian Publishers. 11

12 4. Baylis, J. and Smith, S. (eds.) (2011) The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations. Fifth Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 5. Wenger, A. and Zimmermann, D. (eds.) (2003) International Relations: From the Cold World War to the Globalized World. London: Lynne Rienner. 6. M.Albrow & E.King., The Global Age,Cambridge Polity, P.Allan & K.Goldman(eds.) The End of Cold War,Dordrecht, R. Holton., Globalization and the Nation State, McMillan, W.Lacquer., Terrorism, London,Weindenfeld &Nicholson. THIRD YEAR SEMESTER V C.11 INTERNATIONAL POLITICS Course Objective: This course is designed to give students a sense of important theoretical approaches to understand international relations and its possible future trajectory. a. Approaches to Study International Relations Classical realism (Morgenthau), Neo-Realism (Kenneth Waltz) b. National Power & National Interest c. Balance of Power d. Collective Security: Meaning, Nature and Technique e. Cold War & Détente f. Arms Race and disarmament g. United Nations: Aims, Objectives and Issues of Reform in UN 1. Ganguly, S. (ed.) (2009) India s Foreign Policy: Retrospect and Prospect. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. 2. Mewmillians, W.C. and Piotrowski, H. (2001) The World Since 1945: A History of International Relations.Fifth edition. London: Lynne Rienner Publishers. 3. Appadorai and Rajan, M. S. (eds.) (1985) India s Foreign Policy and Relations. New Delhi: South Asian Publishers. 12

13 4. Baylis, J. and Smith, S. (eds.) (2011) The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations. Fifth Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 5. Wenger, A. and Zimmermann, D. (eds.) (2003) International Relations: From the Cold World War to the Globalized World. London: Lynne Rienner. 6. M.Albrow & E.King., The Global Age,Cambridge Polity, P.Allan & K.Goldman(eds.) The End of Cold War,Dordrecht, R. Holton., Globalization and the Nation State, McMillan, W.Lacquer., Terrorism, London,Weindenfeld &Nicholson. C.12 PUBLIC POLICY: CONCEPTS & THEORIES Course Objective: This course is designed to give students a sense of understanding of the theoretical formulations of public policies and governance. a. Public Administration as a Discipline: Meaning, Scope and Significance b. Administrative Theories: Scientific Management, The Human Relations Theory & Rational Decision Making c. Politics of Development Administration d. Administrative Behaviour: Leadership and Decision Making e. Personnel Administration: Recruitment & Training f. Budgeting. g. Legislative and Judicial control over Administration. h. Public Administration in the age of Globalization 1. P.H.Appleby., Policy and Administration,Alabama Press, Alabama. 2. P.R.Dubashi., Recent Trends in Public Administration, Kaveri Books, A.Avasthi and S.N.Maheshwari., Public Administration, Laxmi Narayan Agrawal, C. Argyris., Understanding Organisational Behaviour, Illionis, Dorsey Press, Henry, N. (2003) Public Administration and Public Affairs. New Delhi: Prentice Hall. 6. Bhattacharya, M. and Chakrabarty, B. (2005) Introduction: Public Administration: Theory and Practice, in Bhattacharya, M. and Chakrabarty, B. (eds.) Public Administration: A Reader. Delhi: Oxford University Press. 7. Bhattacharya, M. (2001) New Horizons in Public Administration. New Delhi: Jawahar. 8. Dye, T.R. (1975) Understanding Public Policy. New Jersey: Prentice Hall. 9. March, J. and Simon, H. (1958) Organization. New York: Wiley. 13

14 10. Mooney, J. (1954) The Principles of Organization. New York: Harper & Row. 11. Simon, H. (1967) Administrative Behavior: A Study of Decision Making Process in Administrative Organization. New York: Macmillan. DSE I.A CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN INDIAN POLITICS Course Objective: This course is briefly designed to understand some contemporary issues of Indian polity and their larger impact over the notion of India as a nation. a. National Integration : Challenges and Solutions b. Secularism: Theory and Practice in India c. Coalition Politics in India d. Naxal Movements in India e. Electoral Reforms f. Role of Press in Indian Democracy 1. Abbas, H., Kumar, R. & Alam, M. A. (2011) Indian Government and Politics. New Delhi: Pearson, Chandhoke, N. & Priyadarshi, P. (eds.) (2009) Contemporary India: Economy, Society, 3. Politics. New Delhi: Pearson. 4. Chakravarty, B. & Pandey, K. P. (2006) Indian Government and Politics. New Delhi: Sage. 5. Chandra, B., Mukherjee, A. & Mukherjee, M. (2010) India After Independence. New Delhi: Penguin. 6. Singh, M.P. & Saxena, R. (2008) Indian Politics: Contemporary Issues and Concerns. New 7. Delhi: PHI Learning. 8. Vanaik, A. & Bhargava, R. (eds.) (2010) Understanding Contemporary India: Critical Perspectives. New Delhi: Orient Blackswan. 9. Austin, G. (1999) Indian Constitution: Corner Stone of a Nation. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. 10. Austin, G. (2004) Working of a Democratic Constitution of India. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. 11. Jayal, N. G. & Maheta, P. B. (eds.) (2010) Oxford Companion to Indian Politics. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. 12. Atul Kohli., India s Democracy,Orient Longman, Delhi, Atul Kohli., The Success of India s Democracy, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 14. Partha Chaterjee (ed.)., States and Politics in India, Oxford University Press,Delhi 14

15 15. Ramesh Thakur., The Government and Politics of India, McMillan, London. 16. Paul Brass., Politics of India since Independence, Cambridge University press, C.P.Bhambhri., The Indian State-Fifty Years, Shipra, New Delhi,1999. DSE I.B STATE POLITICS AND JHARKHAND Course Objective: This course is briefly designed to understand the issues of Jharkhand movement and challenges before new polity of Jharkhand. a. Jharkhand : Demography, Culture, Tribal Traditions, Glorious History and Contribution to National Building b. Jharkhand Movement : Different Phases c. Socio economic and Ethnic Determinants of Jharkhand Polity. d. Naxal Menace in Jharkhand : Causes, Growth and its Impact e. Tribal Development : Different Dimensions f. Emerging Trends in the State Polity of Jharkhand g. Challenges before Jharkhand in the era of Globalisation 1. Amit Prakash Jharkhand: Politics of Development and Identity, New Delhi, Orient Longman Limited, P. Chatterjee (ed.) - States and Politics in India, Delhi, Oxford University Press Z. Hasan - Politics and State in India, New Delhi, Sage, R. Khan - Rethinking Indian Federalism, Shimla, I.I.A.S., Sudha Pai - State Politics : New Dimensions, Delhi, MkW0 th0ih0 usek] MkW0 ¼Jherh½ jkts k tsu] & Hkkjr esa jkt;ksa dh jktuhfr] t;iqj]dkwyst MkW0 gfj punz kekz cqd fmiks] Iqbal Narain - State Politics in India, Meenakshi Prakashan, Myron Weiner (Ed.) - State Politics in India, Princeton University Press, ds0,y0 kekz & fcgkj esa >kj[k.m vkanksyu] pkbzcklk],drk izdk ku] M. K. Singh - Jharkhand : Development & Politics :Avenues and Challenges, Gagandeep, New Delhi,

16 10. Rajiv Balakrishnan - Jharkhand matters : Essays on Ethnicity, Regionalism and Development, DSE II.A HUMAN RIGHTS IN INDIA Course Objective: This course aims at enabling the students to understand the issues concerning the rights of citizens in general and the marginalised group in particular and institutional arrangements made for Human Rights issues in India. a. Human Rights: Various Meanings b. Human Rights and Indian Constitution c. National Human Rights Commission d. Human Rights of Marginalised Groups: Dalits, Adivasis, Minorities & Women e. Consumer Rights in India; The Consumer Protection Act f. Human Rights Movement in India 1. Sunita Samal, Human Rights and Human Development : Concepts and contexts, Kanishka, New Delhi, M.M. Rehman, et.al, Human Rights and Human Development : Concepts and contexts. New Delhi; Manak, Tim Dunne and Nicholas J. Wheeler (eds), Human Rights in Global politics, Cambridge University Press, V.T. Thamilwaran, Human Rights in Third World Perspective, New Delhi : Har Anand C.J. Nirmal (eds), Human Rights in India : Historical Social and Political Perspectives, New Delhi, OUP Centre for Development and Human Rights, the Right to Development: A Primer, New Delhi : Sage G.S. Boywa, Human Rights in India : Implementation and Violations, New Delhi : Anmol R.C. Hingorani, Human Rights in India New Delhi OUP and IBH Aftab Alam (ed) Human Rights in India : Issues and Challenges, Delhi : Roy Amnesty International, Human Rights in India, New Delhi : Vistaar, Sunita Samal, Human Rights and Development in Emerging World Order, New Delhi : Kanishka Baylish John and Steve Smith, Globalization of World Politics, Oxford University Press, DSE II. B UNDERSTANDING GLOBALISATION Course Objective: The purpose of this course is to give students a basic understanding of the phenomenon of globalisation, its forms, and its impact on global order and also to contextually judge its efficacy. 16

17 a. Globalisation A) Meaning and Definition B) Economic, Political and Cultural Dimensions C) Merits and Demerits b. Contemporary World Actors A) United Nations B) World Trade Organisation (WTO) c. Contemporary World Issues A) Global Issues (Global Warming and Bio-diversity) B) Poverty and Inequality C) International Terrorism 1. Lechner, F. J. and Boli, J. (eds.) (2004) The Globalization Reader. 2nd Edition. Oxford: Blackwell. 2. Held, D., Mc Grew, A. et al. (eds.) (1999) Global Transformations Reader. Politics, Economics and Culture, Stanford: Stanford University Press. 3. Viotti, P. R. and Kauppi, M. V. (2007) International Relations and World Politics Security, Economy, Identity. Third Edition. Delhi: Pearson Education. 4. Baylis, J. and Smith, S. (eds.) (2011) The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations. Fourth Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 5. Tickner, J.A. (2008) Gender in World Politics, in Baylis, J. and Smith, S. (eds.) The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relation. 4th Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 6. Taylor, P. and Grom, A.J.R. (eds.) (2000) The United Nations at the Millennium. London: Continuum. 7. Thomas, C. (2005) Poverty, Development, and Hunger, in Baylis, J. and Smith, S. (eds.) The Globalization of World Politics. Third Edition. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. 8. White, B. et al. (eds.) (2005) Issues in World Politics. Third Edition, New York: Macmillan. 9. Chasek, P. S., Downie, D. L. and Brown, J. W. (eds.) Global Environmental Politics. Fourth Edition. Boulder: Colorado: Westview Press. THIRD YEAR SEMESTER VI C.13 INTERNATIONAL LAW Course Objective: The purpose of the course is to acquaint the students with the key notions of international arrangements/ formulations that bind the world to an organic entity. a. Origin and Development of International Law b. Is International Law a Real Law? c. Sources of International Law 17

18 d. Subjects of International Law e. Law of war: Land Warfare Aerial Warfare & Naval Warfare f. Law of Peace: Recognition and Succession of States g. Pacific Settlement of Disputes h. Privileges and Immunities of Diplomats i. The Limitations and possibilities of International Law 1. J.L.Brierly., The Outlook for International Law, The Clarendon Press, H.Kelson., Principles of International Law,New York,Rinchart &Co, I.Oppenheimer., International Law. Vol.1 4. J.G.Starke., Introduction to International Law, London, Butterworths& Co Ltd. 5. J.F.Williams., Aspects of Modern International Law, Oxford University Press,London. C.14 MODERN POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES Course Objective: The purpose of the course is to acquaint the students with the principal ideological formulations that govern that divergent set of governance worldwide. a. Nationalism b. Liberalism c. Marxism d. Neo Liberalism e. Feminism f. Post Modernism 1. Bhargava, R and Acarya A(eds.)., Political Theory : An Introduction, Pearson Longman, New Delhi 2. O.P.Gauba., An Introduction to Political Theory, MacMillan, New Delhi 3. Shorten, A. (2008) Nation and State, in McKinnon, C. (ed.) Issues in Political Theory, New York: Oxford University Press. 4. Sen, A. (2003) Freedom Favours Development, in Dahl, R., Shapiro, I. and Cheibub, A. J. (eds.) The Democracy Sourcebook. Cambridge, Massachusetts: MIT Press. 5. McKinnon, Catriona.,(eds.) Issues in Political theory, Oxford University Press, New York 6. David Held., Political Theory and Modern State, Polity, London, Gyan Singh Sandhu., Political Theory, Delhi University, Agrawal N.N., Principles of Political Science, S.Chand & Co, N.Delhi 9. S.P.Verma., Modern Political Theory, Vikas, New Delhi. 18

19 DSE III.A PUBLIC OPINION AND SURVEY RESEARCH Course Objective: This course will introduce to the students the principles and practices of public opinion polling in the context of electoral democracies with special reference to India. It will familiarise the students with how to conceptualise and measure public opinion using quantitative tools pertaining to the collection, analysis and utilisation of quantitative data. a. Introduction A) Definition and Characteristics of Public Opinion B) Conceptions and Characteristics C) Its role and usage in a Democratic Political System. b. Measuring Public Opinion with Surveys: Representation and sampling A) Sampling. Why do we need to sample? B) Sample design and Sampling error. C) Types of Sampling: Random, Non random sampling, Simple and Stratified Sampling c. Survey Research A) Interviewing: Interview techniques, types and forms of interview B) Questionnaire: Question wording; fairness and clarity. d. Quantitative Data Analysis A) Introduction to quantitative data analysis B) Basic Concepts: Correlational research, Causation and Prediction, Descriptive and Inferential Statistics. e. Interpreting polls A) Prediction in Polling Research B) Possibilities and Pitfalls 1. R. Erikson and K. Tedin, (2011) American Public Opinion, 8th edition, New York: Pearson Longman Publishers. 2. G. Gallup, (1948) A guide to public opinion polls Princeton, Princeton University Press, G. Kalton, (1983) Introduction to Survey Sampling Beverly Hills, Sage Publication. 4. R. Erikson and K. Tedin, (2011) American Public Opinion, 8th edition, New York, Pearson Longman Publishers. 5. Agresti and B. Finlay, (2009) Statistical methods for the Social Sciences, 4th edition, Upper saddle river, NJ: Pearson-Prentice Hall. 6. R. Karandikar, C. Pyne and Y. Yadav, (2002) Predicting the 1998 Indian Parliamentary Elections, Electoral Studies, Vol K. Warren, (2001) Chapter 2, in In Defense of Public Opinion Polling, Boulder: Westview Press. 8. G. Gallup, (1948) A Guide to Public Opinion Polls. Princeton: Princeton University Press. 9. D. Rowntree (2000) Statistics Without Tears: an Introduction for Non Mathematicians, Harmondsworth: Penguin. 19

20 DSE III.B CONFLICT AND PEACE BUILDING Course Objective: This course is designed to help an understanding of a variety of conflict situations among students in a way that they can relate to them through their experiences. a. Understanding Conflict b. Types of Conflicts; Economic, Ethnic, Religious and others c. Conflict Management & Conflict Resolution d. Gandhian Method of Peace Building e. Conflict Response: Diplomacy as a Tool 1. O. Ramsbotham, T. Woodhouse and H. Miall, (2011) Understanding Contemporary Conflict, in Contemporary Conflict Resolution, (Third Edition), Cambridge: Polity Press. 2. P. Wallensteen, (2012) Armed Conflicts, in Understanding Conflict Resolution, (Third Edition), London: Sage. 3. J. Lederach, (2003) The Little Book Of a Conflict Transformation, London: Good Books. 4. D. Barash and C. Webel, (2009) Peace and Conflict Studies, London: Sage Publication. 5. P. Wallenstein, (2007) Understanding Conflict Resolution (2nd ed.), London: Sage Publications. DSE IV.A FEDERALISM IN INDIA Course Objective: This course will introduce to the students the principles, practices and issues before the federal polity of India. a. Federalism in India: Evolution and Nature b. Centre State Relation: Issues & Challenges c. Demand for State Autonomy d. Sarkaria Commission Report: An Analysis e. Regional Parties and their impact on the Federal Polity of India f. Federalism in India: Recent Trends Books Recommended: 1. S.P. Aiyar & U. Mehta (ed.) Essays on Indian Federalism, Allied Publisher, G. Austin, Working of Democratic Constitution, O.U.P., D.D. Basu, An Introduction to the Constitution of India, Prentice Hall, K.R. Bomball, The Foundation of Indian Federalism, Asia Publishing House, A Chanda, Federalism in India: A Study of Union State Relations, London, George Allen & Unwin B. Dasgupta & W.H. Morris Jones, Patterns and Trends in Indian Politics, New Dehi, Allied S.R. Sharma, The Indian Federal Structure, Allahabad Central Book Depot, P. Kumar, Studies in Indian Federalism, New Delhi, Deep & Deep

21 DSE IV.B LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT IN INDIA Course Objective: This course will introduce to the students the principles, practices and issues of urban and rural local self governance in India. a. Local Self Government : Origin and Development b. Rural LSG : Composition & Powers c. Urban LSG: Composition & Powers d. Finance of Local Self Government e. Public Participation and Local Self Government f. 73 rd and 74 th Constitutional Amendments g. Local Autonomy: Prospects and Significance 1. Bajpai A., Panchayati Raj and Rural Development, Sahitya Prakashan,Delhi, B.S.Khanna., Panchayati Raj in India, Deep and Deep,Delhi, SK Kaushik., Women and Panchayati Raj, HarAnand Publication, Delhi, S.N.Jha and PC Mathr., Decentralization and Local Politics, Sage, New Delhi 5. R.B Jain(eds.)., Panchayati Raj, IIPA,New Delhi, S. Maheshwari., Local Government in India, Laxmi Narayan Agrawal,Agra,1996. FIRST YEAR SEMESTER I CA-I PASS COURSE/SUBSIDIARY AN INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THEORY Course Objective: This course aims to introduce certain key concepts in traditional political theory with an intention to engage the students with the application of these ideas. a. Political Theory: Nature, Significance &its Relevance b. Origin and Development of State System c. Power and Authority d. Sovereignty: Monism and Pluralism e. Liberty: Meaning, Positive and Negative Liberty f. Equality: Meaning, Types, Relations between Liberty and Equality 21

22 g. Justice : Meaning, Types, Procedural and Distributive Justice h. Democracy: Meaning and Growth. Liberal, Marxist and Elitist views on Democracy 1. Bhargava, R and Acarya A(eds.)., Political Theory : An Introduction, Pearson Longman, New Delhi 2. O.P.Gauba., An Introduction to Political Theory, MacMillan, New Delhi 3. Shorten, A. (2008) Nation and State, in McKinnon, C. (ed.) Issues in Political Theory, New York: Oxford University Press. 4. Sen, A. (2003) Freedom Favours Development, in Dahl, R., Shapiro, I. and Cheibub, A. J. (eds.) The Democracy Sourcebook. Cambridge, Massachusetts: MIT Press. 5. McKinnon, Catriona.,(eds.) Issues in Political theory, Oxford University Press, New York 6. David Held., Political Theory and Modern State, Polity, London, Gyan Singh Sandhu., Political Theory, Delhi University, Agrawal N.N., Principles of Political Science, S.Chand & Co, N.Delhi 9. S.P.Verma., Modern Political Theory, Vikas, New Delhi. FIRST YEAR SEMESTER II CA.2 INDIAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS Course Objective: This paper aims to acquaint the students with the structural and functional constructs of the Indian constitution and its polity. a. Approaches to the Study of Indian Politics b. Indian Constitution: Salient Features and the Making of Indian Constitution c. Basic Features of Indian Constitution d. Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy e. Institutional Functioning : President, Prime Minister, Parliament and Judiciary f. Institutional Functioning in States: Governor and Chief Minister g. Power Structure in India: Caste and Class h. Role of Religion in the Politics of India 1. Abbas, H., Kumar, R. & Alam, M. A. (2011) Indian Government and Politics. New Delhi: Pearson, Chandhoke, N. & Priyadarshi, P. (eds.) (2009) Contemporary India: Economy, Society, 3. Politics. New Delhi: Pearson. 4. Chakravarty, B. & Pandey, K. P. (2006) Indian Government and Politics. New Delhi: Sage. 22

23 5. Chandra, B., Mukherjee, A. & Mukherjee, M. (2010) India After Independence. New Delhi: Penguin. 6. Singh, M.P. & Saxena, R. (2008) Indian Politics: Contemporary Issues and Concerns. New Delhi: PHI Learning. 7. Vanaik, A. & Bhargava, R. (eds.) (2010) Understanding Contemporary India: Critical Perspectives. New Delhi: Orient Blackswan. 8. Austin, G. (1999) Indian Constitution: Corner Stone of a Nation. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. 9. Austin, G. (2004) Working of a Democratic Constitution of India. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. 10. Jayal, N. G. & Maheta, P. B. (eds.) (2010) Oxford Companion to Indian Politics. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. 11. Atul Kohli., India s Democracy,Orient Longman, Delhi, Atul Kohli., The Success of India s Democracy, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 13. Partha Chaterjee (ed.)., States and Politics in India, Oxford University Press,Delhi 14. Ramesh Thakur., The Government and Politics of India, McMillan, London. 15. Paul Brass., Politics of India since Independence, Cambridge University press, C.P.Bhambhri., The Indian State-Fifty Years, Shipra, New Delhi,1999. SECOND YEAR SEMESTER III CA.3 COMPARATIVE POLITICAL ANALYSIS (US,UK, China & Switzerland) Course Objective: This paper aims to comparatively analyse the political functioning of different states and democracies in order to comprehend the holistic notion of Government and Governance. a. Definition, Nature and Scope of Comparative Politics b. Approaches to Study Comparative Politics: System Analysis and Structural Functional Approach c. Constitutional Structures : Executive d. Constitutional Structures: Legislature e. Constitutional Structures : Judiciary f. Procedure of Constitutional Amendments g. Changing Nature of Nation-state in the context of Globalization 1. G.A.Almond and JS Coleman., The Politics of Developing Areas, Princeton University Press. 23

24 2. G.A Almond & J.S Coleman(eds.) Comparative Politics Today: A World View, Harper Collins, New York. 3. J.C.Johri., Comparative Political Theory-New Dimension, Basic Concepts and Major Trends,Sterling, New Delhi. 4. Blondel J., An Introduction to Comparative Government,Weiden & Nicholson, London 5. Finer H., Theory and Practice of Modern Governments,Methuen, London 6. V.N.Khanna., Comparative Study of Government and Politics,R.Chand &Co.,N.Delhi. 7. V Bhagwan & V.Bhushan., World Constitutions, Sterling Publishers, New Delhi. 8. Bara, J & Pennington, M. (eds.). (2009) Comparative Politics. New Delhi: Sage. Caramani, D. (ed.). (2008) Comparative Politics. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 9. Hague, R. and Harrop, M. (2010) Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction. 10. (Eight Edition). London: Palgrave McMillan. 11. Ishiyama, J.T. and Breuning, M. (eds.). (2011) 21st Century Political Science: A Reference Book. Los Angeles: Sage. 12. Newton, K. and Deth, Jan W. V. (2010) Foundations of Comparative Politics: Democracies of the Modern World. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 13. O Neil, P. (2009) Essentials of Comparative Politics. (Third Edition). New York: WW. Norton & Company, Inc 14. Palekar, S.A. (2009) Comparative Government and Politics. New Delhi: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. 15. Caramani, D. (ed.) Comparative Politics. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 16. Bara, J. (2009) Methods for Comparative Analysis, in Bara, J. & Pennington, M. (eds.) Comparative Politics. New Delhi: Sage. 17. Chandhoke, N. (1996) Limits of Comparative Political Analysis, Economic and Political Weekly. vol. 31, No. 4, (January 27). 18. Mair, P. (2008) Democracy, in Carmani, D. (ed.) Comparative Politics. Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp Blondel, J. (1996) Then and Now: Comparative Politics, Political Studies. Vol. 47, Issue Cole, A. (2011) Comparative Political Parties: Systems and Organizations, in Ishiyama, J.T. and Breuning, M. (eds.) 21st Century Political Science: A Reference Book. Los Angeles: Sage. 21. Caramani, D. (2008) Party Systems, in Caramani, D. (ed.) Comparative Politics. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 22. Downs, W. M. (2011) Electoral Systems in Comparative Perspectives, in Ishiyama, J. T. and Breuning, M. (eds.) 21st Century Political Science: A Reference Book. Los Angeles: Sage. 24

25 23. Dhillon, Michael. (2009), Government and Politics, in Contemporary China: An Introduction. London, New York: Routledge, 2009, pp SECOND YEAR SEMESTER IV CA.4 INTERNATIONAL POLITICS Course Objective: This course is designed to give students a sense of important theoretical approaches to understand international relations and its possible future trajectory. a. Approaches to Study International Relations Classical realism (Morgenthau), Neo-Realism (Kenneth Waltz) b. National Power & National Interest c. Balance of Power d. Collective Security: Meaning, Nature and Technique e. Cold War & Détente f. Arms Race and disarmament g. United Nations: Aims, Objectives and Issues of Reform in UN 1. William, P., Goldstein, D. M. and Shafritz, J. M. (eds.) (1999) Classic Readings of International Relations. Belmont: Wadsworth Publishing Co. 2. Art, R. J. and Jervis, R. (eds.) (1999) International Political Enduring: Concepts and Contemporary Issues.5th Edition. New York: Longman. 3. Jackson, R. and Sorenson, G. (2008) Introduction to International Relations: Theories and Approaches. New York: Oxford University Press. 4. Vanaik, A. (1995) India in a Changing World: Problems, Limits and Successes of Its Foreign Policy. New Delhi: Orient Longman. 5. Ganguly, S. (ed.) (2009) India s Foreign Policy: Retrospect and Prospect. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. 6. Mewmillians, W.C. and Piotrowski, H. (2001) The World Since 1945: A History of International Relations.Fifth edition. London: Lynne Rienner Publishers. 7. Appadorai and Rajan, M. S. (eds.) (1985) India s Foreign Policy and Relations. New Delhi: South Asian Publishers. 25

26 8. Baylis, J. and Smith, S. (eds.) (2011) The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations. Fifth Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 9. Wenger, A. and Zimmermann, D. (eds.) (2003) International Relations: From the Cold World War to the Globalized World. London: Lynne Rienner. 10. M.Albrow & E.King., The Global Age,Cambridge Polity, P.Allan & K.Goldman(eds.) The End of Cold War,Dordrecht, R. Holton., Globalization and the Nation State, McMillan, W.Lacquer., Terrorism, London,Weindenfeld &Nicholson. THIRD YEAR SEMESTER V DSE I.A PUBLIC POLICY: CONCEPTS & THEORIES Course Objective: This course is designed to give students a sense of understanding of the theoretical formulations of public policies and governance. a. Public Administration as a Discipline: Meaning, Scope and Significance b. Administrative Theories: Scientific Management, The Human Relations Theory & Rational Decision Making c. Politics of Development Administration d. Administrative Behaviour: Leadership and Decision Making e. Personnel Administration: Recruitment & Training f. Budgeting g. Legislative & Judicial control over Administration. h. Public Administration in the age of Globalization 1. P.H.Appleby., Policy and Administration,Alabama Press, Alabama. 2. P.R.Dubashi., Recent Trends in Public Administration, Kaveri Books, A.Avasthi and S.N.Maheshwari., Public Administration, Laxmi Narayan Agrawal, C. Argyris., Understanding Organisational Behaviour, Illionis, Dorsey Press, Henry, N. (2003) Public Administration and Public Affairs. New Delhi: Prentice Hall. 6. Bhattacharya, M. and Chakrabarty, B. (2005) Introduction: Public Administration: Theory and Practice, in Bhattacharya, M. and Chakrabarty, B. (eds.) Public Administration: A Reader. Delhi: Oxford University Press. 7. Bhattacharya, M. (2001) New Horizons in Public Administration. New Delhi: Jawahar. 8. Dye, T.R. (1975) Understanding Public Policy. New Jersey: Prentice Hall. 26

27 9. March, J. and Simon, H. (1958) Organization. New York: Wiley. 10. Mooney, J. (1954) The Principles of Organization. New York: Harper & Row. 11. Simon, H. (1967) Administrative Behavior: A Study of Decision Making Process in Administrative Organization. New York: Macmillan. 12. Wiedner, E. (ed.) (1970) Development Administration in Asia. Durham: Duke University Press. DSE I. B THEMES IN CONTEMOPRARY INDIAN POLITICAL THEORY Course Objective: This course aims to acquaint students with the Indian and Western traditions of political theorisations through some select themes in order to appreciate the value and distinctiveness of comparative political theory/thought. Indian Thought: Thinkers and Themes a. Kautilya : Saptanga and Mandala Theory b. Swami Vivekanand : Nationalism c. Tilak : Notion of Swaraj d. Gandhi : Satyagraha, Ahimsa and His views on State e. M.N.Roy : Radical Humanism f. B.R. Ambedkar : Social and political Ideas. g. J.P. Narayan : Total Revolution and Partyless Democracy 1. Parel, A. J. (2009) From Political Thought in India to Indian Political Thought, in Shogiman, T. and Nederman, C. J. (eds.) Western Political Thought in Dialogue with Asia. Plymouth, United Kingdom:Lexington. 2. Pantham, Th. & Deutch, K. L. (eds.) Political Thought in Modern India. New Delhi: Sage. 3. Burns, T. (2003) Aristotle, in Boucher, D and Kelly, P. (eds.) Political Thinkers: From Socrates to the Present. New York: Oxford University Press. 4. Waldron, J. (2003) Locke, in Boucher, D. and Kelly, P. (eds.) Political Thinkers: From Socrates to the Present, New York: Oxford University Press. 5. Zelliot, E. (1986). The Social and Political Thought of B.R. Ambedkar, in Panthan, Th. & Deutsch, K. L.(eds.) Political Thought in Modern India. New Delhi: Sage, pp Deutsch, K.L. (eds.) Political Thought in Modern India. New Delhi: Sage, pp Mehta, V. R. (1992) Foundations of Indian Political Thought. New Delhi: Manohar Publishers. 8. Sparks, Ch. and Isaacs, S. (2004) Political Theorists in Context. London: Routledge. 27