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Political Sociology
Paper Code:
SOC223(A)
Credits:
4
Contact Hours:
60.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
In modernized societies, the political system has become one of the most dominant components of the total social structure. As a result it becomes imperative to acquaint the students with the nature and functioning of political system, and the political processes. The paper aims to generate in the minds of students an awareness of their status and role as citizens of the state and to make the students aware of the prerequisites of sound democratic political system and its vulnerability.
12.00
Unit I:
- 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
Unit II:
- Political culture: meaning and significance
- Political socialization: meaning, significance and agencies
12.00
Unit III:
- Pressure Groups and Interest Groups: Nature, bases and political significance
- Significance of Bureaucracy in political development with special reference to India
12.00
Unit IV:
- Political Parties: Characteristics and social composition
- Political Process in India: Role of caste, Religion, Regionalism and Language in Indian Politics
12.00
Unit V:
- Public Opinion: Role of mass media, problems of communication in illiterate societies; its reference on parties and polity
- Politicization of social life
References:
- 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
- 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.
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