An Introduction to Political Theory

1. Political Theory : Nature and Significance 2.Traditions, Methods and Approaches 3. Origin and Development of State 4. Concept of Power 5. Authority 6. Sovereignty : Monism and Pluralism 7. Justice 8. Equality 9. Rights 10. Liberty

Local Self Government

1. Local Self Government : Meaning, Origin and Development 2. The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments 3. Rural Local Self Government : Composition and Powers 4. Gram Panchayat 5. Panchayat Samiti 6. Zila Parishad 7. Urban Local Self Government : Composition and Powers 8. Financial Administration of Local Self Government 9. Local Self Government and Bureaucracy 10. Local Self Government and Public Participation 11. Impact of Women’s Quota on Panchayati Raj System 12. Local Autonomy : Prospects and Significance 

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