The Political Theory

Contents: Preface. 1. Political theory. 2. Political theory and political science. 3. Government. 4. The nature of the state. 5. Sovereignty and pluralism. 6. The purpose of the state and the idea of justice. 7. The place of the state in society. 8. Particular rights. 9. The duty of the citizen to the government. 10. The state and the international community. 11. The need for political theory today. Index.

"Political theories are essentially, ways of looking at man and society, It seeks to develop principles on the basis of which problems confronting society could be solved. Every emerging political solution warrants a fresh set of norms for an amicable solution.

Aims of this books is to provide our readers the latest research inputs on the complexities of the theories of national and international politics. Effort has been made to select essays on normative and empirical side of the political theory. Needless to say that interests of the students and teachers has been our biggest concern in preparing this book." (jacket)