Political Processes and Institutions in Comparative Perspective

Author: Dr. Haridwar Shukla
Publisher: Mahaveer Publications
As per NEP FYUGP Political Science Syllabus (Major, Minor & DSE) Target students : 4th Semester Manipur University, 5th Semester Dibrugarh University, 6th Semester Nagaland University and Assam University

Product Description:

"Political Processes and Institutions in Comparative Perspective" by Dr. Haridwar Shukla is a comprehensive academic text crafted in accordance with the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) under NEP 2020. This book is designed for students pursuing Political Science as Major, Minor, or Discipline-Specific Elective (DSE), and covers key theoretical and comparative aspects of political institutions and processes across different systems and countries.

It provides analytical insights into political cultures, electoral systems, party systems, democratization processes, and federalism with a blend of classical and contemporary contexts. This book encourages critical thinking and comparative understanding among undergraduate learners.

Table of Contents Overview:

Chapter 1: Political Culture

• Meaning, Development, Orientation, Classification

• Relationship with Political Socialisation, Political Theory

• Role and Significance

Chapter 2: New Institutionalism

• Meaning, Nature and Types

Chapter 3: Electoral System

• Definition, Procedures and Types

  • First-Past-the-Post

  • Proportional Representation

  • Mixed Representation

Chapter 4: Party System

• Meaning, Types, and Historical Context of Emergence

Chapter 5: Political Parties

• Meaning, Types, Ideology, Structure, and Leadership

Chapter 6: Election and Coalition Politics

Chapter 7: Nation State

• Meaning, Evolution in Western and Postcolonial Contexts

• Debates on ‘Nation’ and ‘State’

Chapter 8: Democratization

• Meaning, Trends, Causes, Transitions, and Indicators

  • Post-Colonial Democratization

  • Post-Authoritarian Democratization

  • Post-Communist Democratization

  • Contemporary Global Democratization

Chapter 9: Federalism

• Meaning, Historical Evolution

• Federation vs Confederation

• Debates on Territorial Power Division

• Contemporary Federalism Discourse

Each chapter includes critical questions and topics for classroom discussion, enabling self-assessment and better conceptual understanding.

✅ Key Features:

• Covers entire FYUGP NEP Political Science syllabus

• Ideal for Major, Minor, and DSE students

• Focus on comparative political analysis

• Written in clear, academic yet accessible language

• Updated with modern-day political developments and theories

• Structured chapters with end-of-chapter questions

? Product Details:

• Language: English

• Format: Paperback

• Edition: Latest NEP Compliant

• Publisher: Mahaveer Publications

• Author: Dr. Haridwar Shukla

• Pages: Approx. 190+

• ISBN: [Insert ISBN if available]

?️ Ideal For:

• BA Political Science students (FYUGP)

• Civil Services aspirants focusing on comparative politics

• NEP 2020 aligned university programs

• Political science faculty and academic institutions