On hearing the word politics, what usually springs to mind are images of government, politicians and their policies or more negatively the idea of corruption and dirty tricks. The actual definition seems to have been obscured and almost lost by such representations and clichés that tend not to pinpoint the true essence, which defines this thing, called politics. In order to make an attempt at a definition of politics a systematic approach is required. To begin with, a brief historical overview will be considered, to understand the origins of politics.
Ravi Ranjan has credit to his all higher qualifications B.A. (Hons.) Pol. Sc., M.A. (Pol. Sc.) from Delhi University and M.Phil. from J.N.U. Presently, he is an Assist. Professor at Govt. K.R.G. College Jiwaji University, Gwalior. He possesses a prolong experience of teaching and research works pertaining of Indian Government and Politics in current perspective. He is a prolific Writer and Editor and has attended many national and international conferences and seminars.