Democracy is a system of government by the people, for the people and through the people. For economic, social and political development in a country a legal framework is vital. Democracy creates wealth through the cumulative commitment of human, technological and capital resources, provides freedom to individuals, struggles against discrimination and poverty, distributes opportunities in society and makes an important contribution to the establishment of a just and equitable society. Since time immemorial, the world has witnessed a number of ways for governing people, society and nation. In today’s world the most prevalent and popular form of government is democracy. The book "Democracy and Good Governance" makes a thorough investigation through discussion as to what democracy is, how it originated, what are its ideal forms, how political and individual freedom, good governance and development are achieved in democracy, what Indian writers think about Western political thought and democracy, how democracy and bureaucracy are related, what is secularism and type of political system in India, what deterioration and crises are witnessed by Indian parliamentary system, etc., along with elucidations and analyses of great historians and political leaders which makes the subject lucid and easy-to-understand. The book will prove an asset for students, teachers and scholars of political science and history. It is sincerely hoped that it will suit to their needs.
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