What Is Political Sociology

Author : Elisabeth S. Clemens
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780745691640

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What is Political Sociology? by Elisabeth S. Clemens Pdf

With an entire discipline devoted to political science, what is distinctive about political sociology? This concise book explains what a sociological perspective brings to our understanding of the emergence, reproduction, and transformation of different forms of political order. Crucially, political sociology expands the field of view to the politics that happen in other social settings in the family, at work, in civic associations as well as the ways in which social attributes such as class, religion, age, race, and gender shape patterns of political participation and the distribution of political power. Political sociology grapples with these issues across an enormous range of historical and geographic settings, from the intimate relations that constitute family politics to the geo-political scales of war and trade. It requires an analytic toolkit that includes concepts of power, social closure, civil society, and modes of political action. Using these central concepts, What is Political Sociology? discusses the major forms of political order (states, empires, and nation-states), processes of regime formation and revolution, the social bases for political participation, policy formation as well as feedbacks, and the possibilities for new forms of transnational politics. In sum, the book offers an insightful introduction to this core perspective on social life.

Author : Davita Silfen Glasberg,Deric Shannon
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781412980401

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Political Sociology by Davita Silfen Glasberg,Deric Shannon Pdf

Taking a multidimensional approach, this book emphasizes the interplay between power, inequality, multiple oppressions, and the state. This framework provides students with a unique focus on the structure of power and inequality in society today.

Author : Keith Faulks
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2000-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0814727093

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Political Sociology by Keith Faulks Pdf

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.

Author : Tugba Basaran,Didier Bigo,Emmanuel-Pierre Guittet,R. B. J. Walker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317435907

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International Political Sociology by Tugba Basaran,Didier Bigo,Emmanuel-Pierre Guittet,R. B. J. Walker Pdf

This book presents an overview and evaluation of contemporary research in international political sociology (IPS). Bringing together leading scholars from many disciplines and diverse geographical backgrounds, it provides unprecedented coverage of the key concepts and research through which IPS has opened up new ways of thinking about international relations. It also considers some of the consequences of such innovations for established forms of social and political analysis. It thus takes the reader on an intellectual journey engaging with questions about boundaries and limits among the many interrelated worlds in which we now live, the ways we conceptualise them, and how we continually reshape boundaries of identities, spaces, authorities and disciplinary knowledge. The volume is organized three sections: Lines, Intersections and Directions. The first section examines some influences that led to the formation of the project of IPS and how it has opened up avenues of research beyond the limits of an international relations discipline shaped within political science. The second section explores some key concepts as well as a series of heated discussions about power and authority, practices and governmentality, performativity and reflexivity. The third section explores some of the transversal topics of research that have been pursued within IPS, including inequality, migration, citizenship, the effect of technology on practices of security, the role of experts and expertise, date-driven surveillance, and the relation between mobility, power and inequality. This book will be an essential source of reference for students and across the social sciences.

Author : Betty A Dobratz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317345299

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Power, Politics, and Society by Betty A Dobratz Pdf

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 politics in society. This includes discussing how these frameworks can be applied to understanding current issues and other "real life" aspects of politics. The authors connect with students by engaging them in activities where they complete their own applications of theory, hypothesis testing, and forms of inquiry.

Author : Edited by Stefan Svallfors
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2007-06-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0804768153

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The Political Sociology of the Welfare State by Edited by Stefan Svallfors Pdf

A comparative analysis of the political attitudes, values, aspirations, and identities of citizens in advanced industrial societies, this book focusses on the different ways in which social policies and national politics affect personal opinions on justice, political responsibility, and the overall trustworthiness of politicians.

Author : Irving Louis Horowitz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 590 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-01-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351310864

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Foundations of Political Sociology by Irving Louis Horowitz Pdf

When initially published in 1972, Foundations of Political Sociology was acknowledged to be the first unified study of the field. It still provides a cross-fertilization of knowledge concerning the interrelation of social class and political power. Taking into account new specializations in social theory, the book covers all major social systems on a comparative international basis. The opening remarks prepared for this new printing provide an estimate of how the field has changed during the past quarter century, and what unexpected challenges have arisen in areas of public trust and personal privacy. This book examines fascism, communism, anarchism, conservatism, and liberalism as systems of rule as well as domains of theory. It is thus a unique effort at linking problems of history with problems of policy. The six sections of the book detail the historical and theoretical antecedents of this relatively new hybrid area in social research: policy coordinates of political sociology, types of social systems, forms of political ideologies, polarities of revolution and counter-revolution, civil-military relations, mass vs. elite contradictions, and threads of consensus and conflict running through these themes. "Horowitz presents as his central thesis that in today's world no economic determinism can do justice to social reality. Foundations is the work of a politically sensitive and knowledgeable scholar."Louis Schneider, Social Forces "Foundations of Political Sociology reflects extensive teaching and research in the area of political sociology. The book combines analytical insight with a provocative cutting edge and represents the best of Professor Horowitz."Thomas R. McFaul, The Annals "Horowitz's political stance is interesting. Though he knows the radical literature, he distances himself from it. He sympathizes with everyone and strives to be provocative and yet elusivea personal voice in a dogmatic discipline."W.J.M. Mackenzie, Political Studies

Author : Kate Nash
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2009-12-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1444320777

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Contemporary Political Sociology by Kate Nash Pdf

This fully revised and updated introduction to political sociologyincorporates the burgeoning literature on globalization and showshow contemporary politics is linked to cultural issues, socialstructure and democratizing social action. New material on global governance, human rights, global socialmovements, global media New discussion of democracy and democratization Clearly lays out what is at stake in deciding betweenalternatives of cosmopolitanism, imperialism and nationalism Includes additional discussion of the importance of studyingculture to political sociology

Author : William Outhwaite,Stephen Turner
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 1893 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781526416483

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The SAGE Handbook of Political Sociology, 2v by William Outhwaite,Stephen Turner Pdf

The SAGE Handbook of Political Sociology offers a comprehensive and contemporary look at this evolving field of study. The focus is on political life itself and the chapters, written by a highly-respected and international team of authors, cover the core themes which need to be understood in order to study political life from a sociological perspective, or simply to understand the political world. The two volumes are structured around five key areas: PART 1: TRADITIONS AND PERSPECTIVES PART 2: CORE CONCEPTS PART 03: POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES AND MOVEMENTS PART 04: TOPICS PART 05: WORLD REGIONS This future-oriented and cross-disciplinary handbook is a landmark text for students and scholars interested in the social investigation of politics.

Author : Thomas Janoski,Robert R. Alford,Alexander M. Hicks,Mildred A. Schwartz
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 844 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2005-05-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1139443577

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The Handbook of Political Sociology by Thomas Janoski,Robert R. Alford,Alexander M. Hicks,Mildred A. Schwartz Pdf

This Handbook provides a complete survey of the vibrant field of political sociology. Part I explores the theories of political sociology. Part II focuses on the formation, transitions, and regime structure of the state. Part III takes up various aspects of the state that respond to pressures from civil society.

Author : Anthony M. Orum,John G. Dale
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Political sociology
ISBN : IND:30000122524873

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Introduction to Political Sociology by Anthony M. Orum,John G. Dale Pdf

The substantially revised and updated new fifth edition of 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. The text provides insight into recent political sociologicaltheories and helps students make sense of the many major social and political changes taking place in the world. With a focus 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, andcitizen participation, this text is the perfect foundation for undergraduate courses in political sociology.

Author : Subrata K. Mitra,Malte Pehl,Clemes Spiess
Publisher : Barbara Budrich
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2009-12-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783866491434

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Political Sociology – The State of the Art by Subrata K. Mitra,Malte Pehl,Clemes Spiess Pdf

The World of Political Science - New volumes The book traces the disciplinary development of political sociology and the transdisciplinary research into the overlapping issues involving politics and society. The contributions cover overviews of the history, methodological and theoretical development of this academic discipline. Successes as well as failures in past, unexplored areas and salient issues in ongoing research are also highlighted. From the Contents: Subrata K. Mitra and Malte Pehl, Taking Stock of Political Sociology Dirk Berg-Schlosser, Political Culture at a Crossroads? Kay Lawson and Mildred Schwartz, Parties, Interest Groups and Social Movements: Shall Change be Mid - wife to Truth? Eva Etzioni-Halevy, Socio-Political Inequalities: Elites, Classes and Democracy Prakash Sarangi, Contemporary Approaches to the Study of the State Jan van Deth, Political Sociology: Old Concerns and New Directions

Author : Kate Nash,Alan Scott
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2008-04-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780470695326

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The Blackwell Companion to Political Sociology by Kate Nash,Alan Scott Pdf

The Blackwell Companion to Political Sociology brings together thirty-eight original essays covering the wide inter-disciplinary field of political sociology. Represents the most comprehensive overview available in the field of political sociology Covers traditional questions as well as emerging topics including recent debates on gender, citizenship, and political identity Includes detailed editorial introduction, abstracts, further reading lists, and a consolidated bibliography.

Author : William Lawrence Neuman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Political sociology
ISBN : 1577665880

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Power, State, and Society by William Lawrence Neuman Pdf

Author : George A. Kourvetaris
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0205196853

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Political Sociology by George A. Kourvetaris Pdf

Along with coverage of the post-Cold War era and ethnic nationalism, this book exposes readers to major developments and changes both within the United States and around the world and provides them with an historical continuity of basic concepts in politics. Varieties of power and power structure; electoral politics; and ideology, development and democratization.