Political Theory and Organisation

This second edition of Political Theory and Organization revisits fundamental debates on politics, authority, and institutions in light of contemporary scholarship. Revised explanations, updated readings, and clearer formulations make this edition both rigorous and accessible. This edition incorporates a major new chapter on Rights and Duties, updated explanations, and revised reading lists reflecting contemporary scholarship. Overall, the book serves as a critical, accessible guide to understanding both classical and modern political ideas and organisational frameworks.

Key Features:

• New chapter on Rights and Duties, reflecting modern debates on citizenship, governance, and global justice.
• Updated explanations and interpretations aligned with current scholarship and contemporary political realities.
• Expanded suggested readings at the end of each chapter for structured learning and deeper academic engagement.
• Unique focus on Indian perspectives, including the evolution of liberalism and Marxist thought in India.
• Dedicated analysis of Hindu and Islamic concepts of the State, presented with clarity and balance.

This book is ideal for law students, law teachers, political science and public administration students.

Table of Cases
Introduction
1. The Concepts of the State and Government
2. Natural Law and Natural Rights
3. Rights and Duties
4. Western Liberalism
5. Socialism and Marxism
6. The Hindu and Islamic Concepts of the State
7. The Liberal Ideology in India
8. Gandhism and Sarvodaya
9. Marxist Thought in India
10. Sovereignty
11. The Totalitarian State
12. Classification of Governments
13. Unitary and Federal Governments
14. Cabinet and Presidential Forms of Government
15. Theory of the Separation of Powers
16. The Legislature
17. Independence of Judiciary and Parliamentary Sovereignty
18. Representation
19. Public Opinion
Subject Index