| Introduction to Politics and Society Contributor(s): Best, Shaun (Author) |
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ISBN: 0761971300 ISBN-13: 9780761971306 Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd OUR PRICE: $221.35 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2002 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - Political Science | Public Affairs & Administration - Social Science | Sociology - General |
| Dewey: 306.2 |
| LCCN: 2001132937 |
| Physical Information: 0.89" H x 6.74" W x 9.74" (1.40 lbs) 276 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Introduction to Politics and Society draws on examples from popular political culture in order to convey how politics operates in the contemporary world. Examples illustrate the meaning of theories and show the relevance of central theoretical debates. Planned and developed with an eye to the needs of students, the 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.
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Contributor Bio(s): Best, Shaun: - Shaun Best is a Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Manchester, and author of Understanding Social Divisions, (2005) and A Beginner's Guide to Social Theory (2003, both SAGE). |