Details
Introduction to Politics and Society
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44,99 € |
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| Verlag: | Sage Publications |
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| Veröffentl.: | 16.11.2001 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9781847876171 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 276 |
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Beschreibungen
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 movementsDeveloped 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.
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