This comprehensive collection of readings shows the broad social bases of politics and identifies how politics and actions by government can influence the fate of nations and their citizens. The text provides insight into recent political sociological theories and helps students make sense of the many major social and political changes taking place in the world. Text focuses on the economy and politics, states and societies, civil society and politics, basic forms of political rule, power and equality in modern America, political parties and citizen participation. For individuals interested in a comprehensive look at social movements and political changes.
Power, Politics & Society: An Introduction to Political Sociology discusses how sociologists have organized the study of politics into conceptual frameworks, and how each of these frameworks foster a sociological perspective on power and ...
For courses in Political Sociology. This comprehensive text shows the broad social bases of politics and identifies how politics and actions by government can influence the fate of nations and their citizens.
An Introduction to Political Sociology
This second edition incorporates new material on cultural divides in American politics, emerging roles for the state, the ongoing effects of the Great Recession and recovery, the 2016 election, social media, and the various policies ...
Power, State, and Society: An Introduction to Political Sociology
The present volume is not therefore a revised edition of the original book, but a new and much more comprehensive piece of work, covering a number of major themes not previously included.
An Introduction to Political Sociology
Introduction to Political Sociology
Likewise, in Austria, the law allows for consent in bodily injury except where it offends “moral sensibilities.” In the United States, laws surrounding sexual practices differ widely depending on the state and sometimes even the county ...
This volume introduces the key conceptual debates and approaches in contemporary political sociology. It explores the relationship between the state and civil society, globalization, new social movements and citizenship.