About the Book

Indian Political Ideas: Tradition and Transformation offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of political thought in India, tracing its rich intellectual heritage from ancient philosophical traditions to contemporary democratic discourse. Bridging classical concepts with modern political realities, the book examines how ideas of state, power, justice, rights, citizenship, nationalism, secularism, and social justice have been interpreted, contested, and transformed across different historical periods. Combining conceptual clarity with critical analysis, the authors present diverse schools of Indian political thought while engaging with contemporary debates and constitutional values.

About the Author 

Dr Shakila Hegde, Associate Professor, HOD Department of Political Science, Assistant Dean of School of Arts and Humanities, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, did her BA in Political Science from the University of Bombay and MA in Political Science from Mangalore University. She has passed the State Eligibility Test for Assistant Professor. Awarded with PhD degree from Bharathiar University Coimbatore, for her doctoral thesis ‘Role of Women Organizations in the Empowerment of Women in Dakshina Kannada District.

She can be reached at: shakila_hegde@staloysius.edu.in

Dr P P Sajimon MA, Ph.D., PDF, PGDCA(P), Post Doc., currently serves as the Associate Professor, Department of Economics, School of Arts and Humanities St Aloysius Deemed to be University, Mangaluru. His research interests encompass Agricultural Economics, Social Dynamics and Development, Environmental Economics, Health Economics, Personnel and Strategic Management, Population Studies, Public Policy, Migration, and Economic Growth Perspectives.

Dr V. Basil Hans is a distinguished Research Professor at Srinivasa University, Mangalore, India, renowned for his prolific contributions to academia and literature. With decades of dedicated scholarship, he has authored over 400 books, 370 research articles, and 160 conference papers, covering a wide spectrum of subjects including economics, education, social sciences, and sustainable development.

He may be reached at: vhans2011@gmail.com