A Digest of Politics

This book clearly explains Politics. It analyzes the different views on Politics. It examines the connections between Politics and other disciplines. It throws light on various approaches to political analysis. It clearly explains the nature of the State. It sheds light on the origin and purpose of the State. It analyzes the forms of government. It throws light on the organs of government like the legislature, the executive and the judiciary. It sheds light on the principles of government like the rule of law, separation of powers, checks and balances and public accountability. It shows how to obtain and exercise power and authority. It casts light on the nature of political philosophy. It appraises the fundamental values like liberty, equality, justice and common good. It discusses the features and functions of political ideologies. It analyzes the structure and functions of political parties. It identifies the factors that enable a political party to win elections regularly. It evaluates political behaviour. It examines political culture and political socialization. It clearly explains election, discusses the types of election, appraises electoral systems and explores election rigging. It clearly explains poverty and shows how to drastically reduce it. It analyzes corruption and explains what should be done to reduce it to a barest minimum. It discusses unemployment and casts light on how to tackle it. It evaluates brain drain and examines how to rectify it. It examines terrorism and identifies the best solution to it. It explores international relations, analyzes the international systems, sheds light on globalization, and explores the United Nations. And there is now the greater need for inspired and dynamic leaders who possess the knowledge that can conquer poverty, corruption, unemployment, brain drain and terrorism in the world.