About Journal
PUNJAB JOURNAL OF POLITICS (ISSN 0253-3960) started its career in
October 1977 with focus on regional politics in general and Punjab politics in
particular. The scope of the Journal has since been broadened. At present, this
Journal coves three main areas of specialisation: (1) Indian Political System (2)
Punjab Politics and ;(3) International Politics with special emphasis on the
countries of South, South West, Central Asia, and the Problems of Developing
Areas.
The overall perspectives of the Journal is interdisciplinary. As to the first
two areas of specialisation , it aims to study political processes in India. in their
socio-economic and cultural contexts at the national, state and local levels, Within
this overall framework, indepth study of Punjab Politics is an important concern
of the Journal. In this context, the Journal also covers historical studies that are
relevant in illuminating contemporary political developments in the state. As to
the third area, the Journal encourages research on South, South West and Central
Asia. The studies of the countries of these regions are of special interest to India
considering her long-term economic, political and strategic interests.
Articles appearing in this Journal are abstracted and indexed in
International Political Science Abstract ( Paris), Historical Abstracts and America:
History and Life( Santa Barbara California), Index India( Jaipur ) and ICSSR Journal
of Abstracts and Reviews : Political Science ( New Delhi)