भूमिका राजनीतिक संस्कृति तुलनात्मक राजनीतिक विश्लेषण की एक अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण अवधारणा है, जो इस प्रश्न का उत्तर खोजने का प्रयास करती है कि समान संस्थागत ढाँचों के बावजूद विभिन्न देशों में राजनीतिक व्यवहार, लोकतांत्रिक स्थिरता और शासन की गुणवत्ता में इतना अंतर क्यों पाया जाता है। यह अवधारणा राजनीति को केवल संस्थाओं, संविधान या औपचारिक…
Introduction Political culture is a foundational concept in comparative political analysis that seeks to explain how deeply embedded beliefs, values, norms, and attitudes shape political behavior and institutional performance. Unlike approaches that focus exclusively on formal institutions or rational choice calculations, the concept of political culture emphasizes the subjective orientations of citizens toward politics. It…
भूमिका राजनीतिक अर्थव्यवस्था राजनीतिक विज्ञान की सबसे पुरानी, गहन और प्रभावशाली बौद्धिक परंपराओं में से एक है। यह दृष्टिकोण राजनीति और अर्थव्यवस्था के बीच पारस्परिक संबंधों का अध्ययन करता है और इस बात पर बल देता है कि आर्थिक प्रक्रियाएँ कभी भी राजनीति से स्वतंत्र नहीं होतीं। राज्य की शक्ति, संस्थाएँ, सामाजिक वर्ग और हित…
Introduction Political Economy represents one of the most enduring and intellectually rich traditions within political science and comparative political analysis. At its core, political economy examines the reciprocal relationship between politics and economics, emphasizing how power, institutions, and social forces shape economic outcomes, and how economic structures, in turn, influence political behavior and state capacity….
Introduction Institutionalism constitutes one of the foundational traditions in political analysis, particularly within comparative politics. At its core, institutionalism emphasizes the role of political, legal, and social institutions in shaping political behavior, outcomes, and patterns of governance. Rather than treating political life as a collection of isolated individual actions, institutionalism argues that institutions structure preferences,…
Introduction Comparative Politics constitutes one of the core subfields of Political Science, concerned with the systematic comparison of political systems, institutions, processes, and behaviors across different societies and historical contexts. Unlike the study of single-country politics, comparative politics seeks to identify patterns, regularities, and variations in political life by examining similarities and differences across cases….
Introduction Civil society occupies a critical space in modern political theory and democratic practice, functioning as the arena between the state, the market, and the private sphere of family and community. It comprises voluntary associations, social movements, non-governmental organizations, professional bodies, faith-based groups, and informal networks that articulate interests, mobilize citizens, and hold power accountable….
Introduction Urban governance constitutes a critical dimension of India’s democratic and administrative framework. As cities have become engines of economic growth, social innovation, and political mobilization, governance in urban areas has acquired increasing significance. Urban governance is not merely a bureaucratic exercise; it represents the institutional mechanisms, political processes, and participatory structures through which urban…
Introduction Local governance constitutes the foundational layer of democratic politics, where the relationship between the state and citizens becomes most immediate and tangible. Rural governance, in particular, occupies a critical position in India’s political system due to the demographic predominance of rural populations and the historical legacy of agrarian social structures. The effectiveness of rural…
Introduction The party system constitutes a central component of modern representative democracy. Political parties act as the primary intermediaries between society and the state, translating social interests into political demands and structuring electoral competition. Without a functioning party system, democratic politics would remain fragmented, unstable, and incapable of producing accountable governance. In India, the party…
