Political Science Theory and Practice Book By Mazhar-ul-Haq

 

The Nature Of Political Science

• Nature and Scope of Political Science
• Sub-Divisions of Political Science
• Approaches. Methods and Techniques of Political Science
• Political Systems: Theory and Typology
• Political Science as a Social Science
• Importance and Utility of Political Science
• Relations of Political Science with other Social Sciences
• Inter-Disciplinary Concepts in Political Science

 

The Nature Of The State

• The State
• Historical Evolution of the State
• Theories of Origin of the State
• The Concept of the State
• Islamic Concept of the State
• Theories of the Nature of the State
• Sovereignty
• Monist and Pluralist Theories of Sovereignty
• Islamic Theory of Sovereignty

 

The Individual and The State

• Law and Morality
• Islamic Laws or the Shariah
• Liberty and Equality
• Rights and Duties
• Fundamental Rights in Islam

 

Forms of The Modern State or Government

• Classification of States or Governments
• Dictatorship and Totalitarianism
• Democracy
• Unitary and Federal States or Governments
• Parliamentary and Presidential Forms of Government

 

The Structure of The Government

• Theory of the Separation of Powers
• Legislature
• Executive
• Judiciary

 

Political Participation

• Elections
• Political Representation

 

Political Dynamics

• Public Opinion
• Pressure Groups
• Propaganda
• Political Parties and Leaderships

 

The Ends and Functions of The State

• The Ends and Functions of the State

 

Modern Political Theories

• Individualism
• Fascism and Nazism
• Revolutionary Socialism
• Anarchism
• Imperialism

 

International Relations and Organisations