Introduction to Politics and Society

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Synopsis

Introduction to Politics and Society comprehensively demonstrates how key theoretical and concepts in political science have foretold, rationalized and shaped politics in the contemporary world.

Students will discover the meaning of `power', `authority', `coercion', `surveillance' and `legitimacy'. The ideas of Weber, Marx, Foucault, Bauman, Sennett, Habermas, Baudrillard and Giddens are explained with clarity and precision. Well-chosen examples, many from popular political culture illustrate the relevance of fundamental theoretical debates. This book also examines:

- The central tendencies in the movement from modern to post-modern society
- The significance, strengths and weaknesses of `Third Way' politics
- The decline of organized party politics
- The development of new social movements

Developed with an understanding of the requirements of students and lecturers, this book is an extraordinary resource for undergraduate teaching and study needs. It will be required reading for undergraduate students in sociology, politics and social policy.

Book details

Author:
Shaun Best
ISBN:
9781446230350
Related ISBNs:
9780761971306, 9780761971313, 9781847876171
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2017-02-24
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2002
Copyright by:
Shaun Best 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Sociology