• ISBN13: 9788126930708
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: Politics and Current Affairs
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
• Publisher Imprint: Primemax
• Publication Date: June 15, 2020
• Pages: 420
• Original Price: 995.0 INR
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 500 grams

Comprehensive Political Theory deals with the all aspects of political theory in detail. The subject matter has been presented in a simple and lucid form, and an attempt has been made to highlight the various concepts in political theory by a systematic treatment of the subject without indulging in any polemics. Under the heading ends, functions of the state socialism and other isms have been presented in detail. Beside socialism, eighteen isms have been narrated in a simple manner so as to generate interest of the students and the common readers.
The book contains nineteen chapters dedicated to various concepts and allied topics of political theory. Topics covered in this book include Nature and Scope of Political Science, State and its Elements, Origin of the State, The Historical Growth of the State, Sovereignty, Law–International Law, Citizenship, Power and Authority, Ends and Functions of the State (Socialism and Other Isms), Right and Duties, Liberty, Equality, The Concept of Property, Justice, Democracy, The Welfare State, Political Parties, Revolutions, and Dictatorship. Contributions made by eminent writers like Karl Marx, J.S. Mill, H.J. Laski, Robert Morrison Maclver, Appadorai, and Sabine to political theory have been utilised in writing this book extensively to meet the requirements of the students of today, the statesmen and administrators of tomorrow.

Prof. N. Jayapalan, M.A. (History and Political Science), M.Phil. (History), Ph.D. (History), has retired from Government Arts College (Autonomous), Karur, Tamil Nadu. A keen participant at seminars and conferences connected with Indian History and Political Science, Prof. Jayapalan has authored several books on History and Political Science including Indian Society and Social Institutions, History of India, History of World Civilisation, Problems of Indian Education, Comprehensive Modern Political Analysis, Comprehensive Study of Aristotle, Comprehensive Study of Plato, Comprehensive History of Political Thought, Social and Cultural History of India Since 1556, Sociological Theories, History of English Literature, Indian Administration, History of the United State of America, Human Rights, and Historiography. He is one of the most popular authors in Tamil Nadu.