Question

Which topics should be included in the scope of Political science as per UNESCO ? 

OR 

Explain the scope of Political Science from the point of view of UNESCO. Which topics were included in the scope of Political Science during the Paris Conference of UNESCO ? 

OR 

Which type of subject matter can be included is the scope of traditional Political Science according to UNESCO ?

Answer 1

According to the Paris Conference of UNESCO in 1948, the following topics can be included in the scope of Political Science:

1. Political theories: 

Study of history of political thoughts and political theories. 

2. Political organisations: 

Comparative study of constitutions, National governments, Local government, state governments, public administration, social and economic works of the governments and political institutions. 

3. Political parties, pressure groups and public opinion: 

Study of political behavour of political parties, pressure groups, etc. and public opinion and process of involvement of general public in government. 

4. international relations: 

Study of international politics, international relation and administration. These topics were accepted by the scholars all over the word as a part of the scope of Political Science which were put forward in the Paris Conference of UNESCO in 1948.