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Western Political Thought is a work of nonfiction, political science authored by O P Gauba. It is a succinct summarization on the institution of political thought that was pioneered by Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Rousseau among others. Summary of the book Although the book is a terse take on the political thought development of the western world, it is a riveting and commanding read for both History and Political Science enthusiasts. The roots of the political thought are traced back to the classical era of thinkers like Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Socrates, Plato and others. It eventually leads to an inclusive study that encompasses different classical, copious and conservative, community and environmental development that has thrived to the political ideologies and thoughts to the present day. With complementing flow charts, diagrams and appropriate historical references and citations, the book is engaging and educative. About O P Gauba The Indian born esteemed academician O P Gauba pursued his post-graduation in Political Science and Sociology, completed his PhD in Political Science at the University of Delhi where he taught for an extensive period from 1967 to 2004. He has been an ardent academic writer in recent years and has penned many other books including An Introduction to Political Theory, Social and Political Philosophy, and Reading Gandhi.