Used Books of Political Science in India

What use can be the study of political science for those not keen on politics?

Career councilors have a rosier picture to paint. They understand a degree in political science as significant in astounding careers as political critic, in business, law, government service, journalism, public polity, education besides range of other options in corporate world. Political Science as a discipline of study is a much sought after subject in Indian universities besides the ones overseas.

This dynamic branch of social science seeks to examine critically the theory and practice of structure and functioning of politics, nature of political institutions and governance at large. The knowledge contents of the subject incorporate the concepts of moral philosophy, political philosophy, history and political economy in its broad ambit. There have been political scientists in every era and for every region in the world including India who keeps an eagle eye on the political proceedings of the working of the state.

The history of this enthralling subject of study is well grounded in the used and ancient texts/books namely the Vedas, Brahmanas, Samhitas and a few Buddhist text-books from India. Kautilya popularly called Chanakya is the earliest political thinker in India. He was a teacher of political science in the University of Taxila and is remembered for penning down his political thoughts and functioning of the state in the much revered ‘Arthasastra’. The latter is the forerunner of Machiavelli’s venerated The Prince, which is a complete work on international relations, fiscal and monetary policies, war strategies, welfare and other concepts on socio-economic and political interest of its times. This much used bible of political science was compiled during the Renaissance and help take the subject much beyond the previous normative determinations. Western politics trace their origin from the works compiled in books by ancient Greek political thinkers like Homer, Hesiod, Euripides and Xenophon. These exemplary books were subsequently used as reference material for understanding the subject on a more analytical plane by Aristotle and Plato.

In modern times the subject incorporates the systematic study of the sharing and transfer of power, its application in decision making and consequences of actual and anticipated outcomes. It also includes roles and systems of governments in India and states all over the world in terms of tenure, stability, peace, economic well being and justice. International relations, political behaviors and their policies are also the active contents of this subject. The services of political thinkers/scientists are actively sought as advisers to politicians and political institutions spread across India and worldwide. The framework provided by political scientists with valuable inputs from civil servants, political commentators, eminent politicians, journalists, special interest groups like NGOs, select opinions and electorate analysis is instrumental in shaping the direction of this multidisciplinary subject.

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