Political Sociology: Power and Participation in the Modern World

by Anthony M. Orum, John G. Dale

Thoroughly revised and updated in this fifth edition, Political 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 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.

Bringing together a wide variety of perspectives and ideas, this unique text also familiarizes students with recent scholarship on the American welfare state, social networks, and the business world. Throughout, the authors provide students with current assessments of popular incendiary topics, increasing their awareness and encouraging them to become more involved in the material.

Classic and comprehensive, Political Power and Participation in the Modern World , Fifth Edition, is ideal for upper-level undergraduate courses in political sociology.

336 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2008

Reviews

[Yalin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bu kitaba nasıl bir puan vermenin doğru olacağı konusunda aslında arada kalmadım değil. Eninde sonunda beni bu noktaya iten şu oldu: kitabı okurken sürekli bir siyaset burada da, sosyoloji nerede diye kendimi sorgularken buldum. Kitap bir yandan teoriyi anlatıyor, çok yönlü bir kitap ama siyaset teorisi nasıl oluyor da sosyolojik bir hal alıyor, gücün toplumsal tabanı ve dağılımıyla ilgili derinlemesine bir anlatı nerede kendimi sorgularken buldum. Bir temel anlatı olarak kitap aslında yeterli ama bu yeterlilik siyaset sosyolojisi yerine, siyaset bilimi üzerineymiş gibime geliyor.