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Booklist for PSIR
For Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) optional in the UPSC exam, here’s a detailed and widely recommended booklist:
"Introduction to the Constitution of India" by D.D. Basu
"Political Theory: An Introduction" by O.P. Gauba
"Indian Polity" by M. Laxmikanth
"Political Theory" by Andrew Heywood (Optional for deeper understanding)
"Western Political Thought" by V. R. Mehta
"Political Thought in Modern India" by S. P. Verma
"A History of Political Theory" by George H. Sabine (Optional for advanced understanding)
"Western Political Thought: From Socrates to the Age of Ideology" by Brian R. Nelson
"Indian Political Thought" by V.R. Mehta (Recommended for Indian thinkers like Gandhi, Nehru, Ambedkar)
"History of Political Ideas in Modern India" by D.C. Bhattacharya (Focus on major Indian political thinkers)
"Comparative Politics" by O.P. Gauba (For understanding political systems worldwide)
"Theories of International Politics" by Stephen Walt (Optional for a comparative view)
"India’s Struggle for Independence" by Subhas Chandra Bose
"India’s Struggle for Independence 1857–1947" by Bipan Chandra
"The Making of the Indian Constitution" by Granville Austin (For deep insights into the Indian constitution-making process)
"Indian Polity" by M. Laxmikanth
"Indian Governance" by S.K. Choudhury
"Governance in India" by M. Laxmikanth (also important for General Studies)
"International Relations" by Pavneet Singh (For the basic concepts of International Relations)
"Global Politics" by Andrew Heywood (For an understanding of global political dynamics)
"International Relations" by Joshua Goldstein (For deeper understanding)
"Global Political Economy" by John Ravenhill
"Introduction to Political Economy" by Charles J. Adams
"India's Foreign Policy" by Rajiv Sikri (Important for understanding India's role in global politics)
"India’s Foreign Policy: Retrospective and Prospective" by K.K. Aziz
"India’s Foreign Policy: A Reader" by M. N. Kaul
Conclusion:
The key to mastering PSIR is focusing on understanding the core concepts thoroughly, reading the recommended texts, and linking theory with current affairs for practical application. Make sure to revise regularly and practice answer writing to strengthen your grasp of both theoretical and practical aspects of PSIR.
