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Political Sociology Power and Participation in the Modern World

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ISBN-10: 0195371151

ISBN-13: 9780195371154

Edition: 5th 2009

Authors: Anthony M. Orum, John G. Dale

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Thoroughly revised and updated in this fifth edition, Political Sociology: Power and Participation in the Modern World illustrates the broad social bases of politics and also shows how politics and governmental actions can influence the fate of nations and their citizens. Providing insight into recent political sociological theories, Anthony M. Orum and new coauthor John G. Dale help students make sense of the many major social and political changes taking place in the world today. They examine such timely topics as 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…    
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Book details

List price: $119.99
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 10/20/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 336
Size: 6.10" wide x 9.25" long x 0.63" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English

Antony M. Orum is professor of sociology at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Anthony M. Orum is Professor of Sociology at the University of Illinois, Chicago. John G. Dale is Assistant Professor of Sociology at George Mason University.

Preface
Introduction and Overview
On the Economy and Politics: Karl Marx and Neo-Marxists
On States and Societies: Max Weber and the Neo-Weberians
On Civil Society and Politics: Emile Durkheim and Alexis de Tocqueville
Concluding Observations: Polyani and the Future
The Basic Nature of Political Authority
Globalization, Authority and Power
Power and Authority in America
Power and Authority in the Metropolis
Political Parties
Social Movements
The Power of Organizations
The Mass Media
Political Participation and the Pursuit of Democracy