Foundations of Political Science (HINDI/हिंदी में)

Timestamps: 0:00:00 MODULE 1: Introduction to Political Science Chapter 1: Understanding Political Science Definition, Nature, Scope: Power, governance, normative vs. empirical dimensions. Evolution: Greek, Roman roots; institutionalization; sub-disciplines. Interdisciplinary Nature: Links with Sociology, Economics, History, Psychology. Relationships: Historical, economic, sociological influences on politics. Methods: Historical, comparative, empirical, case studies. Chapter 2: Fundamental Political Concepts State: Definition, sovereignty, challenges. Power & Authority: Types, dynamics. Legitimacy: Sources, crises, revolutions. Citizenship: Rights, duties, debates. Liberty, Equality, Justice: Classical perspectives, balancing freedoms. 1:05:13 MODULE 2: Political Theories and Ideologies Chapter 3: Classical Political Theories Liberalism: Evolution, individual rights. Conservatism: Tradition, Burkean ideas. Socialism: Utopian to scientific. Marxism: Class struggle, materialism. Anarchism: Statelessness, mutual aid. Chapter 4: Modern Political Ideologies Nationalism: Civic, ethnic, anti-colonial. Communism: Marxism vs. Leninism. Capitalism: Origins, critiques. Individualism vs. Collectivism: Philosophical roots, tensions. Religious Politics: Theocracy, secularism, modern movements. 1:59:06 MODULE 3: Political Institutions Chapter 5: The State and Government Forms of State: Unitary, federal. Types of Government: Parliamentary, presidential. Rule of Law: Separation of powers. Political Institutions: Legislature, executive, judiciary. Bureaucracy: Role, challenges, reforms. Chapter 6: Political Representation and Democracy Theories of Representation: Delegate vs. trustee. Electoral Systems: FPTP, PR, reforms. Voting Behavior: Socialization, media influence. Direct vs. Indirect Democracy: Referendums, case studies. Challenges: Authoritarianism, populism. 2:47:23 MODULE 4: Comparative Politics Chapter 7: Political Systems and Constitutions Comparative Politics: Traditional, modern approaches. Political Systems: Democratic, authoritarian, hybrid. Constitutions: Written vs. unwritten, rigid vs. flexible. Judiciary: Review, activism. Case Studies: USA, UK, India. Chapter 8: Comparative Political Institutions Political Parties: Origins, systems, internal democracy. Interest Groups: Types, influence, ethics. Federalism vs. Unitary: Power distribution, decentralization. Local Governance: Panchayati Raj, county systems. Governance Reforms: Modernization, citizen engagement. 3:06:12 MODULE 5: Political Economy Chapter 9: Political Economy of Development Development Theories: Classical, modern, dependency. State Role: Interventions, models, pitfalls. Dependency Theory: Core-periphery, case studies. Chapter 10: Political Economy of National Growth Industrialization: Policies, privatization. Agriculture: Reforms, food security. Neoliberalism: Impacts, critiques. Disparities: Economic inequality, regionalism. 3:20:36 MODULE 6: Political Thought Chapter 11: Western Political Thinkers Plato, Aristotle: Justice, governance, virtue. Machiavelli: Realpolitik. Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau: Social contracts. Marx, Engels: Class struggle. Chapter 12: Indian Political Thinkers Kautilya: Statecraft, Mandala theory. Gandhi: Non-violence, satyagraha. Ambedkar: Social justice, constitution. Nehru: Secularism, modernization. M.N. Roy: Radical humanism. 3:44:42 MODULE 7: Public Policy and Governance Chapter 13: Public Administration Evolution: Traditional vs. New Public Management. Policy Cycle: Stages, instruments. Policy Analysis: Rational, incremental models. Governance: Accountability, transparency. Chapter 14: Indian Governance Corruption: Mechanisms, reforms. Civil Society, Media: Roles, impacts. Judicial Reforms: Challenges, ADR. Federalism: Center-state dynamics. 3:59:21 MODULE 8: Indian Politics and Constitution Chapter 15: Making of the Constitution Historical Context: Nationalism, debates. Preamble: Ideals, interpretation. Fundamental Rights, Duties: Balancing. Amendments: Key examples, flexibility. Secularism: Indian model. Chapter 16: Political Processes Key Roles: President, PM, Governor. Judiciary: PIL, activism. Parties, Elections: Reforms, issues. Social Movements: Caste, class, region. Regionalism: Language, statehood.