An Introduction to Political Theory - Politics

This book attempts to track the evolution of political ideas in the recent past and their background. It brings out the contemporary epistemological and methodological debates within the discipline and incorporates the latest developments in the field. The book deals with the core concepts and debates in Political Theory and focuses on the state - society interactions. It tries to explain how the states, societies and cultures have responded to the emerging challenges thrown up by the social, economic and political factors and the direction of the response. The book offers an understanding of the major debates surrounding the core concepts in the contemporary Political theory. An attempt is made to clarify the concepts and contemporary debates. It provides an insightful discourse into the changing dynamics of Political Theory in the light of contemporary times and circumstances.