Political Principles and their Practice in Sri Lanka

Rajiva Wijesinha

doi:10.1017/UPO9788175968196

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Rajiva Wijesinha, Professor of Language, Sabaramagua University

Publisher:: Foundation Books
Online publication date:: October 2011
Print publication year:: 2005
Online ISBN:: 9788175968196
DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1017/UPO9788175968196

Subjects:: Political Theory, Politics: General Interest, Politics and International Relations

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This accessible book introduces students to the basic concepts in political science. The first part of the book provides a historical overview of the manner in which various political structures emerged. The second part deals with successive constitutions in Sri Lanka, and their failure to uphold political principles in response to changing political situations. Short and insightful, this book will be an invaluable guide to students seeking understanding and analysis of ideas and issues in politics.

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Frontmatter
pp i-ii

Contents
pp iii-iv

Introduction
pp 1-2

PART I - Political Principles
pp 3-4

1 - The State and Government
pp 5-16

2 - The Functions of Government
pp 17-28

3 - Law and its Institutions
pp 29-39

4 - Democracy, Representation and Devolution
pp 40-54

PART II - Practice in Sri Lanka
pp 55-55

5 - Power Sharing and Representation
pp 56-66

6 - Representative Government and Universal Franchise
pp 67-71

7 - Independence and the Power of the Prime Minister
pp 72-78

8 - Majoritarianism and Attempts at Devolution
pp 79-90

9 - Election Systems
pp 91-102

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