About the Book

This book comprehensively covers the major topics prescribed in the academic syllabus under the newly introduced Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) pattern. It has been written in a clear, lucid, and student-friendly manner to facilitate better understanding of complex political concepts. The major themes included in the syllabi of various colleges and universities have been elaborately analyzed, while careful attention has been given to presenting the essence of each topic in a precise and focused manner, avoiding unnecessary digressions often found in similar texts.

In accordance with the prevailing CBCS model, short questions have been incorporated at the end of the book to assist students in examination preparation and self-assessment. Important political terminologies have also been included to enrich and broaden the intellectual horizon of students as well as general readers. This book is designed to serve as a valuable guide not only for undergraduate and postgraduate students but also for aspirants preparing for various competitive examinations. It is hoped that this modest endeavour will provide meaningful academic support to its readers.

About the Author

Debarshi Khamrui is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Asutosh College, Kolkata. Prior to this, he served as an Assistant Professor at Jhargram Raj College under the Government of West Bengal. He completed his post-graduation in Political Science from Rabindra Bharati University in 2006 and qualified the SLET examination in 2007.

With nearly fourteen years of teaching experience, Debarshi Khamrui has contributed several scholarly articles published in academic journals and edited volumes. He has also presented research papers at international seminars. His specialization lies in Public Administration, and he maintains a keen interest in International Relations, with two works in this field currently forthcoming. His broader areas of academic interest include Public Administration, the Indian Constitution, Constitutional Law, Legal Literacy, Comparative Politics, and Western Political Thought.