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Democratic Politics (NCERT)
Democratic Politics - II Textbook in Political Science for Class X
Democratic Politics - II Textbook in Political Science for Class X
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November 20, 2021
As I continue to read the NCERT books in my ongoing project to understand how Social Science subjects are currently being taught to high school students in India, and how the subject has evolved from the time I was in school, more than 2 decades ago, this book bolstered my finding that there has been an unbelievably great progress in teaching of Social Science over these years.
My experience with other NCERT books have been mostly positive , especially History and Political Science ones, but this one is truly next level, continuing from the amazing first book taught in class 9.
This is as WOKE as a book can be.
I am surprised, how can this text be still the prescribed one to the students at large.
I mean, can the government allow its young citizens and potential voters in 2-3 years, to be so well-informed about the nuances of political system? Also, you can sense an obvious left tilt (which suits my bias by the way) in the approach, and isn't it surprising the current right wing government is still allowing this book to be taught. How come this has passed through their scrutiny? Have they not read it yet?
With ample relevant examples from across the world the authors of this text book have tried to explain the complexities of democratic system, highlighting the positives, bringing out the challenges, without shying away from the pitfalls and contradictions.
I believe, they have carefully avoided the home illustration to avoid controversies, and rather asking prodding questions to the students to dig dipper and find local equivalences.
Especially, I loved the hard hitting multi-layered political cartoons to depict the dance of democracy from different parts of the world, that could take the students in to the rabbit hole of political intricacies.
I have no doubt in my mind, if a student truly reads and understands the nuances described in this book, (s)he would be more politically aware and informed than any other in this country who happened to have not read this book.
My only skepticism is that, it could be a difficult text for many inadequately trained teachers around and they could butcher the text to suit their understanding. I am not sure, if a 14-15 year student, who is tuned primarily focus on Maths and Science, could treat this book with same admiration as I do as a several years older adult.
Hats off to the authors.
My experience with other NCERT books have been mostly positive , especially History and Political Science ones, but this one is truly next level, continuing from the amazing first book taught in class 9.
This is as WOKE as a book can be.
I am surprised, how can this text be still the prescribed one to the students at large.
I mean, can the government allow its young citizens and potential voters in 2-3 years, to be so well-informed about the nuances of political system? Also, you can sense an obvious left tilt (which suits my bias by the way) in the approach, and isn't it surprising the current right wing government is still allowing this book to be taught. How come this has passed through their scrutiny? Have they not read it yet?
With ample relevant examples from across the world the authors of this text book have tried to explain the complexities of democratic system, highlighting the positives, bringing out the challenges, without shying away from the pitfalls and contradictions.
I believe, they have carefully avoided the home illustration to avoid controversies, and rather asking prodding questions to the students to dig dipper and find local equivalences.
Especially, I loved the hard hitting multi-layered political cartoons to depict the dance of democracy from different parts of the world, that could take the students in to the rabbit hole of political intricacies.
I have no doubt in my mind, if a student truly reads and understands the nuances described in this book, (s)he would be more politically aware and informed than any other in this country who happened to have not read this book.
My only skepticism is that, it could be a difficult text for many inadequately trained teachers around and they could butcher the text to suit their understanding. I am not sure, if a 14-15 year student, who is tuned primarily focus on Maths and Science, could treat this book with same admiration as I do as a several years older adult.
Hats off to the authors.
August 19, 2018
It is a token of the power of propaganda, that even after all the disheartening events I have seen in oft-claimed largest democracy on earth which have disabused me of any notion of common principles help by the populace other than fickle tribal loyalties, I still hold on to the romantic notions of democratic process and institutions.
February 11, 2022
Another brilliant book from NCERT. With examples from all around the world, this book helps in a very deep understanding of the democratic system.
May 18, 2021
After reading the NCERT of class 9, I started reading this. Like the previous one this one is also very important for understanding the basics of Democratic policy of our country.
The book has given so many examples of various countries to understand the importance of democracy and also the challenges of democracy.
The readers can understand the topics like Federalism, Popular democratic struggles and Movements through this book and I specifically loved the analysis of pressure group and it's importance by this book.
The book has given so many examples of various countries to understand the importance of democracy and also the challenges of democracy.
The readers can understand the topics like Federalism, Popular democratic struggles and Movements through this book and I specifically loved the analysis of pressure group and it's importance by this book.
August 2, 2025
I sincerely thank the authors for crafting such an excellent textbook. Their efforts to make young citizens, who will be voters in the next couple of years, politically aware are commendable.
I hope that teachers will share the same enthusiasm as the authors in helping students aged 14-15 understand what they might miss from such a valuable text. Most of these students may not return when they are truly ready to grasp the details of our political machinery, as I'm doing now in my early twenties.
I hope that teachers will share the same enthusiasm as the authors in helping students aged 14-15 understand what they might miss from such a valuable text. Most of these students may not return when they are truly ready to grasp the details of our political machinery, as I'm doing now in my early twenties.
May 1, 2021
A great read. Complex concepts explaned in a very simple manner. I feel, Polity is good.
September 7, 2021
Good introduction on "Democracy"
August 19, 2024
Absolute worst subject ever
February 13, 2022
Explained the democracy and its functioning in a lucid manner at basic level !!
December 13, 2019
The best intro to Indian political science. Simple, with open questions about views.
February 4, 2019
It's all democracy and diversity . Great conceptual book.
April 7, 2019
Clear and Lucid
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