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Political Sociology (Elective I) [1]

Paper Code: 
Paper code: SOC 223(a)
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To generate in the minds of students an awareness of their status and role as citizens of the state .
  2. 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

 

 

Academic Session: 
2021-22 [2]

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