India having become a Sovereign and Independent Republic, the Independent Republic, the study of Political Science has acquired an added importance for all of us, particularly for students.Students of today are the statement and administrators of tomorrow and they will have to use their best talents for making India a great nation.

The Twentieth Edition of this book received as wide reception and within a short span of just about two years there was a rapid succession of reprints which necessitated to bring out a fresh edition consolidating the entire text and give it a logical shape.

Part I : Nature And Scope Of Political Science

• Modern Politics • The Nature Of The State

• Origin Of The State

• The Evolution Of The State Nationalism• Sovereignty

• Relation Between The Individual And The State Rights And Duties

• Liberty And Equality

• Relations Between States

Part II: Forms Of Government

• Parliamentary, Presidential And Totalitarian Patterns Les films complets en francais.

• Separation Of Powers

• The Framework Of Government• Constitution

• The Electorate And Representation

• The Legislature

• The Executive Consultative And Advisory Bodies

• The Judiciary

• The Party System Public Opinion

• Local Government

• The Finances Of The State

Part III: The Limits Of Political Control

• Theories Of The Sphere Of State Activity

• Gandhian Way Of Life

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