Political Sociology (Elective I)

Paper Code:

Paper code: SOC 223(a)

Credits:

4

Contact Hours:

60.00

Max. Marks:

100.00

Objective:

To generate in the minds of students an awareness of their status and role as citizens of the state .
To make the students aware of the prerequisites of sound democratic political system and its vulnerability.

12.00

Political Sociology: Definitions and subject matter; distinctive approach of Political Sociology, relationship between political system and society
The State: Meaning, features, elements and types

12.00

Political culture: meaning and significance
Political socialization: meaning, significance and agencies

12.00

Pressure Groups and Interest Groups: Nature, bases and political significance
Significance of Bureaucracy in political development with special reference to India

12.00

Political Parties: Characteristics and social composition

Political Process in India: Role of caste, Religion, Regionalism and Language in Indian Politics

12.00

Public Opinion: Role of mass media, problems of communication in illiterate societies; its reference on parties and polity
Politicization of social life

Essential Readings:

Core Readings

Dowse, R.E. & Hughes, 1971: Political Sociology, New York: Basic Books
Horowitz, Irving L., 1972: Foundation of Political Sociology, New York: Harper and Collins
Runciman, W.G., 1965: Social Sciences and Political Theory, London: Cambridge University Press
Eisenstadt, S.N. (ED.), 1971: Political Sociology, New York: Basic Books

Supplementary Readings

Kothari, R., 1979: Politics in India, New Delhi: Orient Longman Ltd.
Key, V.O., 1964: Politics, Parties and Pressure Groups, New York: Crowell
Biswas, Dilip Kumar, 1989: Political Sociology, Calcutta: Firma KLM Private
Marris, Jones, W.H., 1982: Government and Politics in India, Cambridge
Jangam, R.T., 1980: Text Book Political Sociology, New Delhi: Oxford and IBH Publishing Co.

Journals

Contemporary Sociology, Sage Publications
Economic and Political Weekly

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