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List of course papers and details of revised syllabus for M.A. Political Science

M.A. - PART- I, FIRST SEMESTER:

Compulsory Papers

Sr.No Code No. Name of the Paper

01 PC-101 Political Theory

02 PC-102 Indian Government & Politics

Choice based optional papers (Any two)

Sr. No Code No. Name of the Paper

01 PO-101* Indian Foreign Policy

02 PO-102* Local Self Government in India

03 PO-103 Development Administration

04 SO-01 Gender and Society

05 HC-102 Idea and Institutions in Ancient India.

06 EO-101 Economics of Agriculture - I

07 PHO-101 Advaita Vedanta -I

08 IND-13.102 Political and Cultural History of Ancient India (13.102)

M.A. – PART- I SECOND SEMESTER

Compulsory Papers


01 PC-203 Theory and Practice of Comparative Politics

02 PC-204 Western Political Thought



01 PO -206* Politics of Developing Societies

02 PO -207* Political Sociology

03 PO -208 Political Ideas and Leadership of Lokmanya Tilak

04 SO-03 Sociology of Popular Culture and Mass Communication

05 HC-202 Idea and Institutions in Medieval India.

06 EO-201 Economics of Agriculture - II

07 PHO-207 Advaita Vedanta -II

08 IND-13.203 Economic & Political Institutions in Ancient India (13.203)

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M.A. PART – II, THIRD SEMESTER:

Compulsory Papers

Sr. No. Code No. Name of the Paper

01 PC - 305 Theory and Practice of International Politics

02 PC - 306 Modern Indian Political Thought



01 PO -311* Human Rights: Problems and Prospects

02 PO -312* Government and Politics of Maharashtra

03 PO -313 Foreign Policy and Diplomacy

04 SO-405 Social Movements in India

05 HC-302 History of Modern India upto 1920.

06 EO-301 Economics of Labour - I

07 PHO-314 J. Krishnamurti - I

08 IND-13.403 India and South East Asia (13.403)

FOURTH SEMESTER:

Compulsory Papers


01 PC - 407 Major Ideas and Issues of Public Administration

02 PC - 408 State Politics of India



01 PO-416* Public Policy and Analysis

02 PO-417* Indian Administration

03 PO-418 Research Methodology

04 SO-305 Sociology of Marginalised Communities

05 HC-402 History of Modern India 1920 to 1990.

06 EO-401 Economics of Labour - II

07 PHO-419 J. Krishnamurti - II

08 IND-13.406 Society and Culture of Ancient Maharashtra (13.406)

Note: 1. The * marked papers will be taught in the department of political science, rest of the

papers will be taught in their respective departments.

2. The students are advised to select any two papers from the list of Choice based

optional papers and if it is other disciplines paper, student has to secure its credit and submit

to the domain department.

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Revised Syllabus for M.A Political Science - 2013-14

M.A. - PART- I, SEMESTER-I

PC-101 : Political Theory

Course Rationale:

The objectives of the papers to explain the major theories and ideology of Political Science.

The paper highlights important Theories and Ideologies and their relevance in the

contemporary period.

Course rational:

1) Nature and Significance of Political theory

2) Causes of decline of Political theory and its revival

3) Political Authority, Legitimacy and grounds of Political Obligation

4) Modern theories of State, Liberal, Marxist and Neo-Marxist.

5) Liberalism: Classical liberalism, Revisionist liberalism, Contemporary liberalism.

6) Theories of Development, Under Development, Inclusive Development and

Sustainable Development

7) Key Concept in Political theory: Liberty, Equality and Justice.

8) Recent trends in Political theories in relation to developing countries. a) Feminism and

b) Environmentalism

References :

1) A Brecht A., Political Theory – Foundations of 20th century Political theory, Bombay

1965.

2) S.P. Varma, Modern Political Theory, Delhi,1990.

3) Quinton A.(Ed.)Political Philosophy, Oxford,1967

4) Ray B.N.(Ed.) Contemporary Political Thinking, Kanishka, Delhi, 2000

5) Carnoy, M.McPherson, Democratic Theory, essays in retrieval,Oxford1977.

6) R.E.Goodin, Green Political Theory, Cambridge, 1992.

7) S.E. Benn and R.S. Peters, Social principles and democratic state, Allen and Unwin,

1959.

8) Barker E. Principles of social and political theory, Oxford, 1977.

9) Parekh B.C. Rethinking Multiculturalism, Macmillan 2000.

10) Bellamy Richard (Ed.), Theories and Concepts of Politics: An Introduction, 1993,

Manchester University Press.

11) Bertens Hans, The idea of the post modern, 1995, Rout Ledge.

12) Goodin Robert and Philip Petit (Ed.), A companion to Contemporary political

philosophy, 1993, London, Blackwell.

13) Graham Gordon, Politics in its place: A study of six ideologies, 1986, Oxford Clarendon

Press.

14) Harvey David, The condition of post modernity, 1989, London, Oxford University

Press.

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15) Jameson Fredric, Post Modernism: The cultural logic of late capitalism, 1992, London

Verso,(paperback edition)

16) Sitton John F. Recent Marxian Theory, 1996, The State University of New York Press.

17) Vincent Andrew, Modern Political ideologies, 1992, London Blackwell.

18) Heywood Andrew, Political Ideologies, 1992, London, Macmillan.

19) Macridis Roy C, Contemporary Political Ideologies, 1985, Boston Little Brown and Co.

PC-102: Indian Government and Politics

Course rationale:

The focus of this paper is on the social and economic process interacting with the Indian

political system. It is intended to provide thorough understanding of the Indian constitution its

framework, the working of the constitution and the political process in India. It

simultaneously studies in detail the political structure- both Constitutional and Administrative.

Course Contents:

1) Indian Constitution: The making of India’s Constitution, Background of the

Constituent Assembly. The Philosophy of Indian Constitution.

2) Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Directive Principals of State Policy.

3) Constitution as an Instrument of social change the amendment process

4) Nature of Indian Federalism: Emerging trends and Issues in India.

5) Union Government: President, Prime minister, Cabinet, Parliament, Problems of

Parliamentary Supremacy.

6) Judiciary: Structure and Functions, Judicial Review, Judicial Activism Public Interest

Litigation and RTI.

7) Political Parties: Features, Ideology and Functions (National & Regional)

8) Major issues in Indian Politics: Caste, Religion, Gender, Language and Region.

9) Impact of Globalization on Indian Politics.

Reading List.

1. D. D. Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India. Calcutta, Printers Hall, 2001.

2. Austine Granulle - The Indian Constitution: corner stone of a Nation .New Delhi Oxford

University Press 1972.

3. Austine Granulle- working of a Democratic constitution –the Indian Experience New

Delhi Oxford University Press.1999.

4. S. P. Sathe – Judicial Activism, New Delhi Oxford University Press.2001.

5. A. S. Narang – Indian Govt. And Politics New Delhi: Geetanjali Publishing House 1996.

6. F. R. Franket and Etal (ed.) Transforming India, Social and Political dimensions of

democracy New Delhi Oxford University Press.2000.

7. S. Kaviraj– Politics in India, New Delhi Oxford University Press.1998.

8. N. G. Dayal, Democracy in India, New Delhi Oxford University Press.2001.

9. M.V. Pyiee, Constitutional Government in India, Bombay, Asia Publishing House,1977.

10. Kothari Rajni, Caste in Indian politics, Orient Longman Publication - New Delhi, 1970.

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11. Betelle Andre Society and Politics in India. Oxford University Press Publication, 1992.

12. Birs koshor Sharma, Introduction to the constitution of India second Ed. Eastern

Economy Edition, prentice hall of India private Ltd.2004

13. The Indian Constitution Cornerstone, Oxford Uni. press of Nation, 2004.

PO – 101*: Indian Foreign Policy

Course rationale:

The paper aims at giving an analytical dimension to India’s Foreign Policy, its determinants

and compulsions.

Course Contents:

1 Meaning and Nature of Foreign policy: Objectives of Indian Foreign Policy

2 Geo-Political determinants of India’s Foreign Policy

3 Indian Foreign Policy; Continuity and Change.

4 Role of India in United Nations.

5 India’s Foreign Policy towards Neighbours: Pakistan, Nepal, Shrilanka, Bangladesh.

6 India’s Foreign Policy and Non-Alignment Movement and its relevance.

7 India’s Foreign Policy towards Major Powers: USA. Russia, China.

8 India’s Economic Diplomacy: SAARC, ASEAN, E.E.C. (European Economic

Community), BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China)

9 India’s approach to Major Global Issues: Disarmament, Arms Control, Cross-border

terrorism, Cyber security, India’s Security Policy- with special reference to Nuclear

Policy. Environmental Position and Human Rights.

References :

1. A. Appadorai, Domestic roots of India’s Foreign Policy, New Delhi, Oxford University

Press.

2. J.N. Dixit, Indian Foreign Policy and its neighbours, Guan Publishing House, New

Delhi, 2001.

3. Chellaney Brahma (Ed.) Securing India’s Future in the new millennium, 1999,

Hydrabad, Orient Long man.

4. Cohen Stephen P., India-Emerging Power, New Delhi, Oxford University Press.

5. Firdous Tabassum, Central Asian Security and strategic Imperatives, 2002, Delhi Kalbaz

Publications.

6. Ganguly Sumit, Conflict Unending – India Pakistan Tensions since 1947, New Delhi,

Oxford University Press.

7. Kapu Ashok, eal, (Ed.), India and United States in a changing world, 2002, New Delhi,

Sage Publications.

8. Kanpur Ashok , Pokharan and beyond – India’s Nuclear Behavior,2001, New Delhi,

Har-Andand Publications.

9. Rashid – Harun ur, Indo-Bangladesh Relations, 2002, New Delhi, Har-Andand

Publications.

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10. Sen Ayanjit (Ed.) India’s Neighbors: problems and prospects, 2001, New Delhi, Har-

Andand Publications.

11. Sharma Suman, India and SAARC, 2001, New Delhi, Gyan Publishing.

12. Sinha Bhattacharjea Mira, China, The world and India, 2001, New Delhi , Samskriti.

13. Perkovich George, India’a Nuclear Bomb – The impact on global proliferation, 2002,

New Delhi, Oxford University Press.

14. Tellis Ashley J., Stability in South Asia, 2000, Deharadun, Nataraj Publications.

15. Tellis Ashley J., India’s emerging nuclear posture- Between recessed deterrent and ready

arsenal, 2001, New Delhi, Oxford University Press.

PO - 102*: Local Self Government in India

Course rationale:

India has experimented with local self-government from the very ancient times. However the

imperialist interlude and the consequent emergence of an overdeveloped state has led to

the total centralization of state power and authority. Gandhiji championed the cause of

Decentralization and the Indian Constitution envisaged the creation of Village Panchayats,

which was actualized by the 73rd and 74th amendments. This paper deals with the legacy and

roots of ancient and modern democratic units and their significance to our democracy and

governance. Their composition and powers and relevance of decentralization in contemporary

set up. It also critically studies the relationship among bureaucracy, NGO and Civil society.

Course Contains:

1. Meaning, Nature and Scope of local Self Government in India.

2. Origin and Development of local Self Government in India

3. Rural and Urban Development. Role and Community Development Movement.

4. Panchayat Raj System in India.

5. 73rd

and 74th

Amendment and evaluation.

6. Urban local bodies: Role of local self Government.

7. Evaluation and Assessment of local self Government.

8. International Aid and Assistance Program – IMF, WB, WTO.

Readings:

1. T.N. Chaturvedi(ed) Contemporary Administrative Culture of India, New Delhi, Mittal,

9197.

2. C.M. Jain and A Hingar (ED) Administrative Culture: Premises and Perspective, Jaipur,

RBSA Publication, 1996.

3. Trivedi, K.D., Organization and Administrative Theories, 1994, Jaipur, Illustrated Book

Publishers

4. Aroara, Ramesh, K, and Mathur, P.C., Development Policy in India, 1986, New Delhi,

Associated Publishing House

5. Bava, Noorjahan, (ed.), Development Policies and Administration in India, 1998, New

Delhi, Uppal Publishers

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6. Bhattacharya, Mohit, Bureaucracy and Development Administration in India, 1991,

New Delhi, Uppal Publishers, 1991

7. Byres Terence J.,(ed) The State , Development Planning and Liberalization in India,

New Delhi, Oxford University Press

8. Gakari, S.S., et al., Organization of the State Government of Maharashtra, 1992,

Bombay, Himalaya Publishing House

9. Maheshwari,S, Indian Administration, 2001, New Delhi , Orient Longman

10. Singh, Hoshiar, Indian Administration, 2001, New Delhi, Kitab Mahal

11. Indian Journal of Public Administration, July-Sept., 1997, Special Issue

12. Maheshwari, S.R., Local Government in India, New Delhi, Orient Longman, , latest

edition.

13. Muttalib M.A., ed. Al., Theory of Government, 1983, New Delhi, Sterling Publishers

14. Sachdeva, Pradeep, Dynamics of Municipal Government and Politics in India, 1991,

Allahabad , Kitab Mahal,

15. Singh, Hoshiar, Local Government – (India, Britain, France, U.S.A), 1997, New Delhi,

Kitab Mahal

16. Wadhwani, M and Mishra, S.N., Dreams and Realities, Expectations from Panchayati

Raj, 1996, New Delhi, IIPA

17. Arora, R.K. and P.C. Mathhur, Development Policy in India, Associated Publisher

House, New Delhi, 1986.

18. Singh N., Administration and Development of Indian State, New Delhi – Anmol

Publication Ltd. 1988. TMV Lib, Ac. No . 047822.

19. Singh S.N., Administrative Culture & Development, Mittal Publication , Delhi 1997.

20. Singh U.B. Administrative System in India, Vedic age to 1947-A.P. Publication 19098,

TMV Lib .Ac. No. 649026

21. Maheshwari S., Administrative Theory and introduction, McMillan India Ltd. 1998.

TMV Lib. Ac. No. 05217.

22. Singh Hoshiar, Aspect of Indian Administrative, RBSA Publication 1994 Jaipur.

PO -103: Development Administration

Course rationale:

The significance of Development Administration is the use of administration as an instrument

of social change in developing countries. The course to integrate rural and urban

administration of development, covering machinery of local and state level. Along with new

trends of self development and empowerment of the people.

Course Contains:

1. The Conceptual framework of Development Administration: Western and Indian

2. Nature and Scope of Development Administration, Difference between Public

Administration and Development Administration.

3. Public Administration as Instrument for Development.

4. Machinery of Development-Planning at the Central level: Planning and Development

Administration. Role of Planning Commission & National Development Council (NDC)

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5. Machinery of Development at the State level and Local level.

6. Politics of development with special reference to weaker sections (OBC, SC, ST, Child,

Women), Role of NGO’S.

7. Bureaucracy and Development Administration, Changing role of bureaucracy at Central

and State level.

Readings:

1. T.N. Chaturvedi (ed) Contemporary Administrative Culture of India, New Delhi, Mittal,

9197.

2. C.M. Jain and A Hingar (ED) Administrative Culture: Premises and Perspective, Jaipur,

RBSA Publication, 1996.

3. Trivedi, K.D., Organization and Administrative Theories, 1994, Jaipur, Illustrated Book

Publishers

4. Aroara, Ramesh, K, and Mathur, P.C., Development Policy in India, 1986, New Delhi ,

Associated Publishing House

5. Bava, Noorjahan, (ed.), Development Policies and Administration in Indeia , 1998, New

Delhi, Uppal Publishers

6. Bhattacharya, Mohit, Bureaucracy and Development Administration in India , 1991,

New Delhi, Uppal Publishers , 1991

7. Byres Terence J.,(ed) The State , Development Planning and Liberalization in India,

New Delhi, Oxford University Press

8. Gakari, S.S., et al., Organization of the State Government of Maharashtra, 1992,

Bombay, Himalaya Publishing House

9. Maheshwari,S, Indian Administration, 2001, New Delhi , Orient Lonman


11. Indian Journal of Public Administration, July-Sept., 1997, Special Issue

12. Maheshwari S.R, Local Govt. in India, New Delhi, Orient Longman, latest edition.

13. Muttalib M.A., ed. Al., Theory of Government, 1983, New Delhi, Sterling Publishers

14. Sachdeva, Pradeep, Dynamics of Municipal Government and Politics in India, 1991,

Allahabad , Kitab Mahal,

15. Singh, Hoshiar, Local Government – (India, Britain, France, U.S.A), 1997, New Delhi,

Kitab Mahal

16. Wadhwani, M and Mishra, S.N., Dreams and Realities, Expectations from Panchayati

Raj, 1996, New Delhi, IIPA


House, New Delhi, 1986.


Publication Ltd. 1988. TMV Lib, Ac. No . 047822.

19. Singh S.N., Administrative Culture & Development, Mittal Publication , Delhi 1997.

20. Singh U.B. Administrative System in India, Vedic age to 1947-A.P. Publication 19098,


21. Maheshwari S., Administrative Theory and Introduction, McMillan India Ltd. 1998.

TMV Lib. Ac. No. 05217.

22. Singh Hoshiar, Aspect of Indian Administrative, RBSA Publication 1994 Jaipur.

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M.A. PART-I, SEMISTER – II

PC - 203: Theory and Practice of Comparative Politics

Course rationale:

This Paper deals with evolution and theoretical approach to the study of comparative

politics and highlights various systemic characteristics and processes.

Course Content:

1. Comparative Politics: Nature and Scope, Modern Approaches to the Study of

Comparative Politics- Structural and Functional Approach, Development approach,

Marxist approach.

2. Types of Political systems: Strategies for comparison, Liberal Democratic Systems,

authoritarian systems and Political systems in developing Countries, Problems of

Instability, Violence, Terrorism and Role of Military.

3. Constitutionalism: Liberal Democratic approach, Socialist approach to the Constitution.

4. Federalism: Theory of classical federalism, Federal structures in different Political

systems, recent trends in federalism.

5. Governmental structure: Role and functions (with Special reference to U.S.A., U.K.,

Switzerland, India and France)

6. Executive, Legislature and Judiciary.

7. Political Parties and Party Systems: Nature and role of Political parties.

8. Bureaucracy: Types and Role of Bureaucracy.

References.

1. Maheshwari S. R., Comparative Govt. & Politics, Laxminarayan, Agarwal, Educational

Publishers, Agra.

2. S.N. Ray Modern Comparative Politics: Approches. Methodes and Issues. Prentice

Hall of India, Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi,1999.

3. Dr. Karekar, Dr. Dhodke, Comparative Politics, Prachi Pub. Mumbai, 2002

4. Blondel, Jean: An Introduction to Comparative Government, London: Weidenfeld and

Nicolson, 1969.

5. Blondel, Jean: Comparing Political Systems, London: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1973.

6. La Palombara, Joseph: Politics within Nations, Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall, 1974.

7. Eckstein, Harry and Apter, David E. (Eds.): Comparative Politics: A. Reader, New

York, The Free Press, 1968.

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PC - 203: Western Political Thought

Course rationale:

The Purpose of this paper is to create awareness about the distinctive features of Political

Theories in Modern World. It critically analyses the studies of different aspects of Political

Thoughts and emphasizes the destructive contributions of the western Political Thinkers

Course Content:

1. Plato

2. Aristotle

3. Hobbes

4. Locke

5. Roussau

6. Karl Marx

7. Hegel

8. J.S. Mill

9. John Rolls

Readings:-

1. Avineri Shlomo, Hegel’s theory of Modern State, 1972. Cambridge, Cambridge

University Press.

2. Avineri Shlomo : Social and Political Thought of Karl Marx, 1977. (Indian edition), Delhi,

S. Chand and Company, Cambridge University Press.

3. M. H. Lessnoh, Political Philosophers of 20th

Century, Blackwell, Oxford, 1990.

4. B. Parekh, Contemporary Political Thinkers, Martin Robertson, Oxford, 1982.

5. D. M. Kellner, H. Marcuse and the crisis of Marxism, Macmillan, London, 1984.

6. W. B. Liess, C. B. Macpherson: Dilemmas of Liberalism and Socialism, St. Martin’s

Press, New York, 1989.

7. Macpherson, C. B. Life and Times of Liberal Democracy, New York, 1979.

8. J.Rowls, Theory of Justice, Oxford University Press, 1972.

9. Kolokavsky, L. Main currents of Marxism Vol. III, Oxford University Press, 1981.

10. R. Simon Gramscis Political Thought , Latorence and Wishart, London, 1982.

11. Gandhi M. K., Hind Swaraj, Nav Jeevan, Ahemadabad, 1998.

12. Scram S., The Political Thought of Mao Tse Tung, Praeger, New Yorkk, 1963.

13. M. Sandel, Liberalism and Limits of Justice, Cambridge University Press, 1982.

14. A. Gutman ( ed. ) Multiculturalism, Princeton, University Press, Princeton, 1994.

15. B.Parekh, Rethinking Multiculturalism, Cultural Diversity and Political Theory,

Macmillan Press, London, 2000.

16. Bhargava R. and others (Ed.) Multi-culturalism, Liberalism and democracy, Oxford

University Press, Delhi, 1999.

17. Gewirth, A “Marsilius of Padua and Medieval Political Philosophy “(1951)

18. J. H. Burns(ed): The Cambridge History of Political Thought, 1450-1700, Cambridge,

Cambridge University press, 1991.

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19. D. Coole: Women in Political Theory; From Ancient misogyny to contemporary

Feminism. New York, Harvester Whetsheaf 1993.

20. M. Cornforth: The open Philosophy and The Open Society: Reply to sir Carl Popper’s

refutation of Marxism, London, Lawerence and Wishart.

21. S. M. Okin : Women in Western Plitical Thought Princeton Nj, Princeton University

Press 1979.

22. J. Plamenatz : Man and Society 2 Vols., London, Longman, 1963.

23. Sir K. P. Popper: The Open Society and its Enemies 2 Vols. Routledge.

24. B. Russell: History of Western Philosophy, London, George Allen and Unwin, 1961.

25. M. L. Shanley, and C. pateman : Feminist Interpretation and Political Theory, Cambridge,

Polity, 1991.

26. Engels 1884 The Origin of the Family, Private property and the State (321.12 ENG )

27. Marx and Engels 1848 The Communist manifesto.

28. Marx 1859 A Contribution to the Critique of Political Economy ( Preface to )

29. Sabine, George and Thomos Thorson, A history of Political Theory.

PO - 206*: Politics of Developing Societies

Course rationale:

This paper deals with the emergence of the post-colonial societies and their consequent

problems of under development, poverty and inequality between a developed and Developing

North and South. The course will highlight the wide variety within the developing world in

context of political, economic and social development.

Course Contents:

1. Nature of Politics of Developing countries, Impact of Colonialism.

2. Perspectives in the study of Developing countries: Developmental theory, Under

Development, Dependency theory and World System theory

3. Colonialism: genesis, nature and impact

4. Emergence of Post-colonial state and problems of state and Nation building.

5. Nature and role of Political Leadership: Failure of Democracy and rise of insurgency and

military rule.

6. Political institutions and political parties in Developing countries – Causes of their

inadequate development.

7. The problem of national integration in Developing countries- Secessions movement,

Fundamentalism, Terrorism

8. Factors responsible Decline of Parliament, Legislature and Independence of Judiciary,

activism and overarch.

9. Recent trends in democratic upsurge in developing countries.

10. New Economic Order and Developing Countries.

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Reference books:

1. Radhakrishnan R., Theory in an Uneven World, Blackwell Publication 2004.

2. J.N. Dixit; Indian foreign Policy & its neighbours, Ghyan Publishing House, New Delhi,

2001

3. K. P. Misra, The conceptual Profile of Non-Alignment, in Misra & Narayan (ed) Non-

Alignment in Contemporary International Relations, p. 197

4. Jagat S.Mehta. India-China Relations, in V. A. Pai Pannandikar (ed) India’s Policy

Problems, Vol. I, p. 221.

5. Cohen Stephen P., India-Emerging Power, 2001, New Delhi, Oxford University Press.

6. Firdous Tabassum, Central Asian Security and Strategic Imperatives, 2002 Delhi Kalbaz

Publications,

7. Ganguly Sumit, Conflict Unending- India-Pakistan Tensions Since 1947, New Delhi,

Oxford University Press.

8. Kapur Ashok,eal, (Ed) , India and United States in a Changing world , 2002, New Delhi,

Sage publications

9. Sen Ayanjit (ed), India’s Neighbours-Problems and prospects, 2001, New Delhi, Har-

Andand Publications

10. Sharma Suman, India and SAARC,2001, New Delhi, Ghyan publishing

11. Sinha Bhattacharjea Mira, China, The world and India, 2001, New Delhi, Samskriti

12. Perkovich George, India’s Nuclear Bomb- The Impact on Global Proliferation, 2002,

New Delhi, Oxford University Press.

13. Tellis Ashley J., Stability in South Asia,2000, Dehradun, Natraj publications

14. Almond G. and Powell G.B. – Comparative Politics, A Developmental Approach.

Harper Collins, 2000.

15. M. Alvi and T. Shanin – Sociology of Developing Societies, MacMillan, 1982.

16. C. Claphan, Third World Politics – An Introduction, Croom Helm, 1985.

17. A Giddens, The Consequence of Modernity, Cambridge, 1990.

18. J.Haynes, Third World Politics – A Concise Introduction, Oxford, 1996.

19. J. Manor (Ed.) Rethinking Third World Politics, Longman, 1991.

20. Randoll V. (Ed.) Politial Parities in the third world, Sage, 1988.

21. B. Smith,Understanding Third World Politics, MacMillan, 1996.

22. S. Amin, Accumulation on a World Scale – A critique of theory of Under-development,

Monthly Review, 1974.

23. Kothari R. (Ed.) State and Nation building in third world countries, Vikas Delhi, 1975.

24. Cardoso, F. H. and Faletto, E (Ed.) Dependency and Development in Latin America,

University of California, 1979.

25. Frnak A. G., Dependent Accumulation and Underdevelopment, Monthly Review Press,

New Yorkk, 1978.

26. Wallerstein, I., The Modern World System, Academic Press, New York, 1974.

27. Wallerstein, I., The World Capitalist System, Cambridge, 1980.

28. A Pourgerami, Development and Democracy in the third world, Boulder, Colorado,

Worldview Press, 1991.

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PO - 207*: State Politics in India

Course rationale:

This paper gives an insight to the level of State Politics in India. It

Studies the patterns of state politics and the socio-economic determinants in shaping political

system. Such as federalism, demands for state autonomy and regionalism. It studies the

working of coalition politics.

Course Contains:

1. Theoretical framework for the study of state politics, Framework of the Indian

Constitution.

2. Practice and Patterns of State Politics

3. Socio-Economic determinants of State Politics

4. A Comparative Analysis of Ideology, Organization, Support t Base and Electoral

Performance within the state.

5. Politics of party splits and merger

6. Demand for State Autonomy

7. Working of coalition governments

8. Emerging trends in state politics

Readings:

1. S. P. Aiyar & U. Mehta (eds.), Essays on Indian Federalism, Allied Publishers, Bombay,

1965.

8. G. Austin, The Indian Constitution: Corner Stone of a Nation, Oxford, Oxford University

Press, 1966.

9. A. Chanda, Federalism in India: A Study of Union-State Relations, London, George

Allen & Unwin, 1965.

10. P. Chatterjee, (ed.), States and Politics in India, Delhi, Oxford University Press, 1997.

11. R. Chatterjee (ed.), Politics in India: The State-Society Interface, New Delhi, South Asian

Publishers, 2001.

12. Z. Hasan, Politics and State in India, New Delhi, Sage, 2000

13. R. Khan, Rethinking Indian Federalism, Shimla, Indian Institute of Advanced Studies,

1997.

14. R. Kothari, Politics in India, New Delhi, Orient Longman, 1970

15. A. Kohli (ed.), India’s Democracy: An Analysis of Changing State- Society Relations,

Princeton NJ, Princeton University Press, 1988.

16. S. Pai, State Politics: New Dimensions: Party System, Liberalization and Politics of

Identity, Delhi, 2000.

17. L. Saez, Federalism without a Centre: The Impact of Political and Economic Reform on

Indian System, New Delhi, Sage, 2002.

18. A. Ray, Tension Areas in India’s Federal System, Calcutta, the World Press, 1970.

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PO - 208: Political ideas and Leadership of Lokmanya Tilak

Course Rationale:

The objectives of this paper are to acquaint to the students with Lokmanya Tilak’s Political

ideas and thoughts and its contemporary relevance.

Course Contains:

1. Making of Leadership of Lokmanya Tilak, (D.E. Society, ‘Kesari and Maratha’ Cultural

Politics of Ganeshotsav and Shivaji Jayanti , Agitation against Plague and peasant

questions.)

2. Tilak after Mandalay: Reunification of Congress, Luknow pact and the Home rule

League.

3. Critics of colonialism and Politics of moderates.

4. Interpretation of the ‘Geeta; Geeta Rahassya’ and concept of Karmayoga.

5. Tilak’s ideas on social reforms.

6. Economic ideas of Tilaks, Agriculture industry and Banking, Paisa Fund.

7. Political methods of Lok.Tilak : Swaraj, Swadeshi, National Education and Boycott.

8. Lokmanya Tilak’s Concept of Cultural Nationalism, Democracy and Federalism.

9. The concept of responsive co-operation of the congress Democratic Party.

Reference Books:

1. Sathe. S. ‘Political thought of Lokmanya Tilak’ .Agantta. 1996

2. Shry F. Legacy of ‘Lokmanya Tilak’ London 1956

3. Goldberg, ‘Lokmanya Tilak’ Populer publishing house 1956

4. Cashman R. ‘The myth of Lokmanya’.

5. Pradhan G. and Bhagavat A. Tilak

6. Thamankar D.V. Lokmanya Tilak.

7. Naik J.V. ‘The British interpretation of Ganesh Festival and Geeta Rahasya Tilak

Smarak Trust pune 2005

8. Varma V.P. Political Philosopy of Lokmanya Tilak.

9. Inamdar N.R. ( ed ) Political ideas and Learship of Lokmanya Tilak , Pune University

pune

10. Geeta Rahasya, Kesari publication. ( English & Marathi)

11. Tilak’s Economics Thought, Government of Maharashtra publication Mumbai 1960.

12. Lokmanya Tilak: Father of Indian Freedom Struggle, Dhananjay Keer, Populer

publication mumbai 1959

13. Tilak: The Economist, T.V. Patavate Ed. Maharashtra Shitya Snskriti Mandal 1985.

14. Tilak – Gokhale in Legislative Council. Maharashtra Legislative council. Government of

Maharashtra 1991.

15. Kelkar N.C. Lokmanya Tilak , vol 1,2 and Varda publication, Pune.

16. Pathak N. R. Lokmanya, Mouj Publication, Mumbai.

17. Phadke Y.D., ‘Shodh Balgopalancha’ Sri Vidya Publication, pune 1977.( Marathi)

18. Inamdar N.R. (1994), political thought of Lokmanya Tilak in Thomas Pantham and K.

Deutsch(ed.) Political thought in Modern India, New Delhi,Sage.

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19. Javdekar S.D. (1994), Adhunik Bharat,Pune,Continental Prakashan(latest Edition)

20. Kelkar B.K. (1981), Tilak Vichar,PuneShrividya Prakashan.

21. Pandit Nalini (1964), Maharshtratil Rashtravadyancha Vikas,Pune, Modern Book Depot.

22. Varma V.P. (1978), Life and Philosophy of Lokmanya Tilak,Agra, Laxmi Narain

Agrawal.

23. Sathe S. Political Thought of Lokmanya Tilak, Agentha(1996)

24. Shry L. Legacy Of Lokmanya , London(1956)

M.A. PART- II, SEMISTER - III

PC - 305: Theory and Practice of International Politics

Course rationale:

The objectives of the paper are to explain the Theoretical perspective of international

relations. Paper gives general background as well as emerging theories in the field of

International politics.

Course Contents:

1. Meaning, nature and significance of International Politics. Major Approaches to the

study of International Politics.

2. Theories of International Relations: Idealism, Liberalism, Realism, Neo-Realism,

Game –Theory, World-State Theory, System Theory.

3 . Modern State system and emergence of non-western states.

4. National Power: Elements of National power, changing nature of National power,

Methods of evaluation.

5. Concept of Balance of power, Techniques and methods of balance of power, Problems

of equilibrium.

6. Political economy of International Relations: Imperialism, Neo imperialism, New

International Economic order, North- South Dialogue , South-South Co-operation,

W.T.O. b) Emergence of regional organization SAARC, ASEAN, European Union.

7. International Conflict: Arms conflict, Modern techniques of War Quest for peace,

Disarmament and Arms control, SALT, NPT and CTBT.

8. United Nations: Aims, Objectives, organization and evaluation.

9. Emerging trends: Globalization, Terrorism, Unipolarity v/s Multipolarity.

Reference books:

1. Griffiths and Terry Callaghan, International Relation: The Key concept, Routledge,2002

2. William Nester, International Politics & Economics on 21st century, WADSWORTH

Library of congress cataloging in Publication data.

3. Radhakrishnan R., Theory in an Uneven World, Blackwell Publication 2004.

4. Walter carlsnaes & Thomas rises, Handbook of International Relations, Sage

Publications 6 Bonhill Street London, 2002

5. Naik J.A. A Text Book of International Relations, 2nd

Ed. Macmillan, India Ltd. 1995.

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10. Baylis John and steve smith, Globalization of World Politics, 2002, London, Oxford

University Press.

11. Dougherty Jaems E. And Robert L.Pfaltzgraff, Contending theirs of international relations

– A comparative Servey, 1999, New York, Longman.

12. Kegley Charles W., Jr. and Eugene R. Wittkopf, World Politics Trend and

transformation,2001, Boston, St. Martins.

13. Hans j. Morgenthau, Politics Amoung Nations,1956, New york

14. Hoffiman (Ed.) Contemporary theories of International Relations, New Delhi Prentice

Hall of India, 1964.

15. Holste K.J. International Politics: Framework for Analysis, Prentice Hall of India 1964.

16. Palmer N.D. & Parkins H.C. International Relations: World Community in Transitions ,

Scientific book Agency, Calcutta1965.

17. Schicicher Charles P. International Relations: Co-operation and conflict, Prentice Hall of

India 1963.

18. Wright Quincy: Study of international Relations, Times of India Press Bombay 1970.

19. Kumar Mahendra: Theoretical Aspects of International Relations. Shivala Agarwal, Agra,

1986.

20. Johari J.C. International Relations and politics: Theoretical Prospective, Sterling, New

Delhi 1985.

21. K. Ohmal, The Bordless world, New York, harper Business1990.

22. S. Kumar (ed.) The United Nations at 50: An Indian View, Delhi UUBSPD 1995

PC -306: Modern Indian Political Thoughts

Course rationale:

The Purpose of this paper is to create awareness and critical analysis of Political Theory and

Modern Political Thought in India.

Course Contents:

1. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

2. Mahadev Govind Rande

3. Lokmanya Balgangadhar Tilak

4. Mahatma Gandhi

5. Acharya Vinoba Bhave

6. Pandit Jawaharlal Neharu

7. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

8. Vinayak Damodhar Savarkar

Reading List.

1. Beni Prasad, Theory of Govt. In Ancient India, Allahabad, Central Book Pepar1968.

2. U.N. Ghoshal –A History of Indian Political Ideas, Mumbai, Oxford University

Press.1968.

3. V.R. Mehata, Indian Political Thought, Delhi Manotar 1996.

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4. A. Appadurie, -Indian Political Thinking in ht 20th

Century , New Delhi, South

ArianPublisher 1987.

5. Thomas Pantham and Kennet hL. Deutsch, Political Thoughts in Modern India, Newe

Delhi, Sage Publication ,1986.

6. G,N. Sarma and Moin Slakir, Political Society : Rammohan Roy to Nehru, Aurangabad ,

Primal Publication 1976.

7. V.P. Verma, Modern indian political Thought, Agra, Lakshmi Narayan Agarwal,1974.

7. Sharma R.M.- Aspects of Political idea and Institutions in Ancient India.-Motilal

Banarasidas Publication -New Delhi -1996.

9. G.E.Robert & H.D. Kingemann -(Ed) New Handbook of Political Science- Oxford

University Press Publication 1996.

10. Anand S. B. -Ancient Indian Political Thoughts and Institutions- Asia Publishing House

-Bombay 1963.

11. Narendra L. - Aspects of Ancient Indian Polity- Oxford University Press, 1921.

PO – 311*: Human Rights: Problems and Prospects

Course Rationale:

Human Rights have acquired a new significance since the end of Second World War in

shaping the relations between countries. The United Nations Declaration of Human Rights has

given these rights a new meaning and significance. This paper deals with implementation of

these rights world community highlighting East Asian perspective.

Course Contents:

1. Concept of Human Rights: Historical Development

2. Human Rights: One or Many

3. Internationalization of Human Rights- the evolving inter-governmental institutional

structure. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

4. Human Rights Chartered

5. Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Various other Conventions

6. International Protection of Human Rights: Civil, Political, Social and Economic Rights

7. Collective Rights: The Right of Self Determination, Problems and Prospects

Readings:

1. G. Alfredsson, et.al., (eds.), The University Declaration of Human Rights, A

Commentary, Oslo, Scandinavian University Press, 1992.

2. A. de Zayas, Alfred, “Minority Rights: Protection by the United Nations”, HRLJ,

Volume 14, Numbers 1-2, 1993

3. G. Melander, A Compilation of Minority Rights Standards: A Selection of Texts

from International and Regional Human Rights Instruments and other Documents,

Lund, Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Report

Number 24, 1997.

4. P. Alston, “Making and Breaking Human Rights. The UN’s Specialized Agencies and

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Implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural

Rights”, Working Papers, Number 1, London, Anti-Slavery Society, 1979.

5. J. A. Andrews (ed.), Human Rights in Criminal Procedure, A Comparative Study, The

Hague, Martinus Nijhoff Publishers, 1982.

6. D. Beetham (ed.), Politics and Human Rights, Oxford, Blackwell, 1995.

7. I. Brownlie (ed.), Basic Documents on Human Rights, Oxford, The Clarendon Press,

1992.

8. M. M. J. Chan, “The Rights to a Nationality as a Human Rights”, HRLJ, Volume 12,

1991.

9. S. Davidson, Human Rights, Buckingham and Philadelphia, Open University Press,

1992.

10. J. Donnelly, The Concept of Human Rights, London, Croom Helm, 1985.

11. A. Eide and H. Bernt, Human Rights in Perspective: A Global Assessment, London,

Blackwell, 1992.

12. A. Fouad, “Human Rights and World Order Politics”, Alternatives, 5, 3, 1978.

13. J. F. Green, The United Nations and Human Rights, Washington DC, The Brookings

Institution, 1956.

14. M. Ignatieff, Human Rights as Politics and Idolatry, Princeton NJ, Princeton

University

Press, 2001.

15. R. Lillich and F. Newman, International Human Rights: Problems of Law and Policy,

Law

School Case Book Series, Boston, Little Brown, 1979.

16. G. A. Mower, International Cooperation for Social Justice: Global and Regional

Protection of Economic/Social Rights, London, Greenwood Press, 1985.

PO – 312*: Government and Politics of Maharashtra

Course rationale:

This paper focuses on political and economic process in Maharashtra vis-à-vis the Indian

political system.

Course Contents:

1. Formation of Maharashtra: Samyukt Maharashtra Movement

2. State Executive: Governor, Chief Minister, Cabinet, Structural Characteristics, Role and

Functions

3. State Legislature : Structure, Role and Functioning

4. Judiciary: High Court and District Courts - Structure and Functions.

5. District Administration and the changing role of district collector.

6. Political Parties and Interest Groups : Ideology, Features and Functions (National &

Regional ) (a) Major Parties, and their Ideologies (b) Electoral Performance of Parties,

(c) Interest Groups.

7. Major issues in Maharashtra Politics: Caste and communalism, Gender, Language and

Region.

8. Regionalism–Issues of Autonomy, Ethnicity and Language.

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9. Democratic Decentralizations:

(a) Urban and Rural Political Process.

(b) Panchayati Raj

10. Urbanization: problems and perspectives

Readings:

1. Deogaokar S. G. : Administration for Rural Development in India (New Delhi : Concept

Publishing House, 1980)

2. Dubhashi P. R.: Rural Development Administration in India, Bombay : Popular

Prakashan, 1970.

3. Gadkari S. S: Organization of the State Government in Maharashtra (Bombay: Himalaya

Publishing House, 1990.

4. Inamdar N. R. & Kshire V. K: District Planning in India, New Delhi, Oxford & IBH,

1986

5. Relevant Government of India and Government of Maharashtra Reports.

6. Muttalib M. A. and Khan, Ali Akbar Mohd : Theory of Local Government (Jullundar :

Sterling Publishers Private Ltd., 1983).

7. Narain Iqbal (Ed.): Panchayati Raj Administration in Maharashtra: A Study of

Supervision and Control (Bombay: Popular Prakashan).

8. Sharma, S. K. & Malhotra, S. L. : Integrated Rural Development Approach–Strategy and

Perspective (New Delhi : Abhinav Publications, 1977)

9. Tawale, S. N., Limaye, P. N., Kshire, V. K. & Inamdar, N. R. : Leadership and

Burcaucracy in Developmental Process (New Delhi : Oxford & IBH, 1985)

10. Inamdar N. R.: Functioning of village Panchayats (Bombay: Popular Prakashanm 1974).

11. Chanda, Ashok: Federalism in India: A Study of Union-State Relations (London :

Gergoe Allen & Unwin Ltd.), 1965.

12. Kothari, Rajni (ed.) : Party System and Election Studies (Bombay : Allied Publishers),

1967

13. Kothari, Rajni (ed.): Caste in Indian Politics (Orient Longmans Ltd.)

14. Kothari, Rajni : Politics in India (Orient Longmans Ltd., 1970)

15. Ram Gopal : Linguistics Affairs of India (Bombay : Asia Publishing House), 1966

16. Ambedkar, B. R.: Caste in India.

17. Kashyap Subhash, C. (ed.) : Union-State Relations in India (Institute of Constitutional

and Parliamentary Studies, 1969).

18. Bachal, V. M. : Freedom of Religion and Indian Judiciary (Poona : Saraswat, 1975)

19. Aiyer, S. P. and Srinivasan, R. (Eds.) : Studies in Indian Democracy (Bombay : Allied,

1965)

20. Iqbal Narain : Twilight or Dawn : The political Change in India, 1967-71 (Agra : Shiva

Lal Agrwal, 1972)

21. Smith, Donald : India as a Secular State (Bombay : Oxford University Press, 1970)

22. Ray Amal : Tension Areas in India’s Federal System (Calcutta : World Press, 1970)

23. Maddick, Henry : Panchayati Raj, (London : Longman Group Ltd., 1970)

24. Sirsikar,V. M. : Sovereigns without Crowns (Bombay : Popular, 1973)

25. Economic and Political Weekly, Bombay.

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PO – 313: Foreign Policy and Diplomacy

Course rationale:

The paper aims at giving an analytical framework to the Foreign Policy and diplomacy, its

Determinants and Compulsions.

Course Contains:

1. Meaning, nature, scope, determinants and objectives of foreign Policy.

2. Foreign Policy process: Policy making, Role of Government and Non Governmental

agencies, media and public opinion in policy making process.

3. Administration of Foreign policy: Composition and functions of foreign Ministry.

4. Foreign Policy of Major Countries (U.S.A., Russia, China, India)

5. Nature, objectives and evolution of Diplomacy

6. Functions and changing role of Diplomacy.

7. Types of Diplomacy: Old and New, Secret and Open Diplomacy, Summit and

Conference Diplomacy.

8. Operational Aspects of Diplomacy: Negotiations treaties and alliances, Changing role

and limitations of Diplomacy

References

1. Frankel J. The Making of Foreign Policy; an analysis of Decision Making, Oxford,

1963.

2. Cohen, B. The Political Pro9cess and Foreign Policy, Princeton University Press, 1957.

3. Macredis Roy C Foreign Policy in World Politics, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi,

1979.

4. Ruthnaswamy M, Principles and Practice of Foreign Policy (Popular, B’ by, 1961.

5. Missra K.P. (Ed.) Studies in Practice of Foreign Policy. (Vikas, Delhi, 1969.

6. C. J. Friedrich, Diplomacy and the study of International Relations, Macmillan, 196.

7. Sir W Hayler, The Diplomacy of the Great Powers, New York, Macmillan, 1961.

8. Mookerjee, G. K. Diplomacy, Theory and History, New Delhi, Trimurti Publication,

1973.

9. Nicolson H., Evaluation of Diplomatic Method.

10. K. London, Making of Foreign Policy- Lippincott, Philadelphia, 1965.

11. Pannikar K. M. Principals and Practice of Diplomacy.

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M.A. PART- II, SEMISTER - IV

PC – 407*: Major Ideas and Issues of Public Administration

Course rationale:

This paper studies discipline of Public Administration its evaluation and its changing role in

developing countries. To identify key interacting factors and its apparatus and actions and to

develop understanding of measures that affects its operational efficiency and strengthens its

functional utility. It deals with theories approaches to the study of Public Administration in

modern context.

Course Contains:

1. Nature and Scope of Public Administration. Methodology and relation with other social

sciences, various approaches to the study of Public Administration, New Public

Administration, Public Policy and New Public Management.

2. Organization: Theories and Principles of Organization.

(a) Hierarchy, Span of control, unity of command, centralization and decentralization,

Leader ship, planning.

(b) Chief executive staff and Line Agencies, Departments, Commissions and Boards,

Public Corporations.

1. Management: Leadership, Policy formation, Decision-making, Planning, co-ordination,

Delegation, communication, and supervision, Public Relations and Publicity.

2. Personnel Administration: Bureaucracy and development, civil service structure,

conditions of services and retirement benefits, discipline and morale, employer-

employee relations, generalist and specialist controversy, neutrality of civil service and

whitely council.

3. Financial Administration: Significance, Budgetary Process, and Parliamentary Control

through Financial Committees. Administrative control over Finance, Accounting and

Audit.

4. Administrative Law: Delegated Legislation, Administrative Tribunals.

5. Problems of Corruption: Ombudsman, Lokpal and Lokayukt.

6. Administrative Reforms: Scientific Management, Ethics in Administration, O & M.

Readings:

1. L. D. White, Introduction to the study of Public Administration, New York: Macmillan

1948

2. Nigro, F. A.: - Modern Public Administration., New York: Harper and Row, 1970

3. Calden, G. E.: - The Dynamics of Public Administration. New York: Holt-Rinehard,

Winstan.1971

4. Avasthi, A. and Maheshwari, S: Public Administration. ( latest edition)

5. Gladden, E. N.: Central Govt. Administration, London: Staples Press 1972.

6. Fesher, James, W.: Public Administration: Theory and practice , New Jersey: Prentice

Hall,1980

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7. Indian Institute of Public Administration, Maharashtra Branch: Organization of Govt. in

Maharashtra, Bombay, Popular Prakashan, 1965

8. Administrative Reforms Commission (Govt. of India)

a. Report on Machinery of Govt.

b. Report on State Administration.

9. Self, P: - Administrative Theories and Politics, London: George Allen & Unwind 1972.

10. Vishnoo Bagman, Vidya Bhushan: Public Administration. Ram Nagar, New Delhi-

2003.

11. S. L. Goal: Advanced Pub. Administration Deep & Publication Pvt. Ltd. 2003.

12. S. R. Maheshwari - Administrative Theory an introduction 1998. New Delhi. Mcmillan

India Ltd.

13. Publishers. K. D. Trivedi - Organization and Administrative theories. 1994. Jqipur.

Illustrated Book

14. S. P. Naidu - Public Administration: Concepts and theories 1996 Hydrabad. New Age

International Publication.

15. B. L. Saldana 7 M. P. S. Public Administration in theory and practice 2001. Allahabad.

16. Awasti and Maheshwari - Public Administration. Laxmi Narayan Agarwal. Latest Agra.

17. P. R. Dubhashi Recent Trends in Public Administration - 1995 - Delhi. Kaveri Books.

18. G.E.Robert & H.D. Kingemann -(Ed) New Handbook of Political Science- Oxford

University Press Publication 1996.

19. Gole S. L. Advanced Public Administration - Deep and Deep Publication 2003.

PC-408: Political Sociology

Course rationale:

The main object of this course is to study interface between sociology and political process.

Course Contents:

1. Nature and Scope of Political Sociology

2. Intellectual Foundations of Political Sociology: Karl Marx. Max Weber, Behavioural

and Structural- Functional Approach.

3. Political Modernization: Political Socialization and its agencies, Political Culture, Types

of Culture.

4. Political Participation: Different forms of Political Participation, Methods, Techniques.

Problems of Political Participation.

5. The Elite: Theories of elite, Role of Elite in Political Process, Elite and Democracy.

6. Class, Caste, Gender and Politics.

7. Interest Groups, Pressure Groups (Lobbying) and Political parties: Their Social bases

and role in Political Process.

8. Political Change, Political Development, and Revolution.

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Readings:

1. Bendix, Rein hard (ed.) State and Society (Boston: Little, Brown and co., 1968.)

2. Bottomore, T.B.: Political Sociology, (Bombay, B. I. Publication, 1980.

3. Cozier, Lewis (Ed) Political Sociology- Selected Essay (New Yourk: Harper and Row,

1967.

4. Dowse, Robert, E. and Hughes, Johan: A Political Sociology, New York, Basik books,

1971.

5. Duverger, Maurice, The idea of Politics: The use of power in society, London,

Meuthen,1967

6. Eisenstadt, S. N., Political Sociology, New York, Basic Books, 1971.

7. Horowitz, Lrving L, Foundations of Political Sociology, New York, Harper & row,

1972

8. Norlinger Eric A, Politics and Society, Englewood Clifts, Prentice Hall, 1970

9. Ranchman, W. C. Social Science and Political Theory, London, Cambridge University

Press, 1965

10. Varma S. D, Modern Political Theory, New Delhi, Vikas 1982

11. Wasbum, P. C, Politics of Sociology, Englewood Cliffs, Prentice Hall, 1982

12. Galtung, Johan, Structural Theory of Revolution, Rotterdam University Press, 1974

13. Michael Rush and Althoff, An Introduction of Political Sociology, Nelson’s

University Paperback, 1972

14. S. Puri, Modern Political Analysis, New Academic Printers, 1997

15. Dr. Kumar Narain’s , Political Sociology, Lakshmi Agrawal Publication, 2004

PO-416*: Public Policy and Analysis

Course rationale:

Policy making is a science with interdisciplinary approach. Policy execution is considered to

be the legitimate domain of administration. This paper details the various aspects of the public

policy process - policy planning and research, policy formulation and implementation, policy

evaluation and policy impact analysis. It deals with the process of how policy decisions

support a cause of action and provide a direction to an administrative action. This paper is

framed as a policy science concerned with the interdisciplinary process of analysis, planning

formulation, implementation and evaluation of public policy as its core areas. It deals with the

problems that are encountered in making of policies and implementation of programmes.

Course Contents:

1. Public Policy: Meaning, Nature and Importance

2. Policy analysis: Issues

3. Policy Making: Models

4. Policy Implementation: Meaning and Elements

5. Public Policy formulation in the developed and developing countries

6. Techniques, Conditions for successful implementations

7. Policy evaluation: Critics and Problems

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Readings:

1. H. J. Aaron, T.E. Mann and T. Taylor (eds.), Values and Public Policy, Washington

DC,

Brookings Institution, 1994.

1. P. H. Appleby, Policy and Administration, Alabama, University of Alabama Press, 1957.

2. D. Borrow and J. Dryzek, Policy Analysis by Design, Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh

Press, 1987.

3. W. Dunn, Public Policy Analysis: An Introduction, 2nd edn., Englewood Cliffs NJ,

Prentice

Hall, 1994.

5. T. D ye , Understanding Public Policy, 9th edn., Englewood Cliffs NJ, Prentice Hall,

1997.

6. R.E. Goodin, Political Theory and Public Policy, Chicago, University of Chicago Press,

1982.

7. H. Ingram and S.R. Smith, Public Policy for Democracy, Washington DC, Brookings

Institution, 1993.

8. P.C.Light, The Politics of Social Security Reform, New York, Random House, 1985.

9. L. E. Lynn Jr., Designing Public Policy: A Casebook on the Role of Policy Analysis,

Santa Monica, California, Goodyear, 1980.

10. D. A. Mazmanian and P. A. Sabatier, Effective Policy Implementation, Toronto,

Lexington

Books, 1981.

11. S. S. Nagel, Policy Theory and Policy Evaluation: Concepts, Knowledge, Causes and

Norms, Delhi, Greenwood Press, 1990.

12. A. Ranney (ed.), Political Science and Public Policy, Chicago, Markham, 1968.

13. R. K. Sapru, Public Policy: Formulation, Implementation and Evaluation, New Delhi,

Sterling, 1994.

14. P. K. Saxena (ed.), Comparative Public Policy, Jaipur, Rawat Publishers, 1993.

15. A. C. Tandau, Policy Implementation in India: A Case Study, New Delhi, Vikas, 1994.

PO – 417*: Indian Administration

Course rationale:

This paper studies the development of Indian Administration, its functional utility, operational

effectiveness and reforms in a holistic way.

Course Contents:

1. Evolution of Indian Administration System.

2. Constitutional Framework: Underling principals, Parliamentary democracy, Federalism,

Planning.

3. Organization and Administration of Union Government: Prime minister and his cabinet

committees, Cabinet Secretariat, Ministries and departments, Boards and Commissions.

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4. State Government and Administration: Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers,

chief Secretary, Secretariat and Directorates.

5. Accountability of Public Administration: Legislative control, Executive control and

judicial control- Lokpal.

6. District Administration: Role of Collector and District Planning.

7. Urban and Rural local Government in India.

8. Administrative reforms and Recommendations of various Commissions.

Readings:


House, New Delhi, 1986


Publication Ltd. 1988. TMV Lib, Ac. No. 047822.

3. Singh S.N. , Administrative Culture & Development, Mittal Publication , Delhi 1997.

4. Sibgh U.B. Administrative System in India, Vedic age to 1947-A.P. Publication 19098



6. Administrative Reforms Commission (Govt. Of India)

a. Report on Machinery Of Govt.

b. b-Report on State Administration

7. Self P. Administrative Theories and Politics, London: George Allen & Unwind, 1972.

8. Gole S.L. Advanced Public Administration. – Deep and Deep Publication, 2003.

PO – 418: Research Methodology

Course rational:

To acquaint the students with the procedures, tools, and techniques of Social Science research.

To familiarize the students with Social science research methodology.

Course Contains:

1. Science and Scientific Method-their characteristics and steps in Scientific Research.

2. Ethical issues in social science research, objectivity-subjectivity debate, and value

neutrality in research.

3. Selection and Formulation of a research problem.

4. Research Designs-Merits, demerits and limitations: Exploratory, Descriptive,

Diagnostic, Experimental, and Ex-post-facto.

5. Sampling: Selection of unit, sampling and probability, types of sampling and their use

in social science research.

6. Conventional Techniques of collection of data: (a) Observation, questionnaire,

schedule and interview (with illustrations of research in India). (b) Secondary data:

official documents, Private papers, Records, Census, National Sample Surveys, and

other types of aggregate data, Newspapers, Literary Sources, Archival material.

7. (a) Qualitative and quantitative data-their analysis and interpretations.

(b) Report writing:

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8. Sociological Methods: (a) Content Analysis, (b) Comparative, (c) Case study,

(d) Survey, (e) Sociometry, (f) Panel study, (g) Trend analysis, (h) Action Research.

Other Methods: (a) Anthropological method of fieldwork-its critique. (b) Historical

Method: (c) Media-Research, Videographer. (d) Feminist Methodology.

Prescribed Books:

1. Seltiz C. and M. Jahoda (ed.) Research Methods, in Social Relations, U.S.A.: Methuen

& Co. Ltd., 1965, Whole Book.

2. Bailey, Kenneth D.: Methods in Social Research, New York: MacMillan Publishing

Co., 1982, Chapters-1 to12.

3. Goode, W. J. and Hatt, P. J. : Methods in Social Research, Delhi : Allied Publishers,

19—, pp. 7-28, 56-91, 119-208, 313-358.

4. Bose, Pradip Kumar: Research Methodology, New Delhi: ICSSR, 1995, pp. 1 to 37.

5. Kothari, C. R.: Research Methodology-Methods and Techniques, New Delhi: Wishwa

Prakashan, 1985, pp. 1-276, 403-438.

6. Moser, C. A. and Kalton, C.: Survey Methods in Social Investigation, London:

Heinemann, 1971, Chapters-1 to 17.

7. Dwivedi, R. S. : Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences, New Delhi : MacMillan

India Ltd., 1997, pp. 1 to 192.

8. Hall, David & Hall, Irene: Practical Social Research Project work in the Community,

London: MacMillan Press Ltd., 1996,

9. Levin, Jack: Elementary Statistics in Social Research, New York, Harper and Row

Publishers, 1973,pp.1-106.

10. Giddens, A.: Positivism and Sociology London: Heinemann, 1974, pp. 1-73, 129-236.

11. Hindess, B.: Philosophy and Methodology in the Social Sci. Sussex: Harvester, 1977.

12. Punalekar, S. P.: On Demystification of Methodology in Social Science, Indian

Journal of Social Science, Vol. VII. No. 2. 1994.

13. Weber, Max: Methodology of Social Science, Glencoe: Free Press, 1949.

14. Srinivas, M. N. : The Field Worker and the Field, New Delhi : OUP, 1979.

15. Denzin, Norman, K. : Handbook of Qualitative Research, New Delhi: Sage

Publications, 1994.

16. Black, James A. & Champion, Dean J.: Methods and Issues in Social Research, New

York : John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 1976.

17. Festinger, Lean & Katz Daniel: Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences, New

Delhi: Amerind Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., 1953.

18. Dooley David: Research Methods, New Delhi, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., 1997.

19. Smith, H. W.: Strategies of Social Research-The Methodological Imagination, New

Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1981.

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