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Introduction To Politics And Society

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Author : Shaun Best
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2001-11-16

Introduction To Politics And Society written by Shaun Best and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-11-16 with Social Science categories.

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.

An Introduction To Politics State And Society

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Author : James W McAuley
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2003-06-04

An Introduction To Politics State And Society written by James W McAuley and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-06-04 with Social Science categories.

This major new textbook will equip students with a complete understanding of contemporary politics, state and society in the United Kingdom today. Key underlying themes include: The differences between traditional and alternative sites of power and what we mean by political the relationships between politics, society and how individuals become and remain engaged with politics the rapid transformations in contemporary social structures and their impact on social and political life the role of human agency and its significance to social and political action and movements contemporary cultural and social dislocations and their impact on some of the major contested areas of political life today. Key features include: Key concepts and issues Key theorists and writers Discussion questions Comprehensive and accessible, An Introduction to Politics, State & Society is an essential text for all undergraduate students of politics, the contemporary state, power and political sociology.

Power Politics And Society

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Author : Betty A Dobratz
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-10-14

Power Politics And Society written by Betty A Dobratz and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-14 with Social Science categories.

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.

Chinese Politics And Society

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Author : Flemming Christiansen
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-02-04

Chinese Politics And Society written by Flemming Christiansen and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-04 with Political Science categories.

An introduction to Chinese Politics which provides an accessible overview of the structures and dynamics of Chinese politics today. Concentrating on the era since 1949, the text takes a look at politics in the widest sense, analysing political institutions within the crucial broader context of Chinese history and the pressures of social, economic and cultural changes.

Introduction To Politics And Society

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Author : Shaun Best
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2001-11-16

Social And Political Philosophy

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Author : John Christman
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2002-09-11

Social And Political Philosophy written by John Christman and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-09-11 with Philosophy categories.

This accessible and user-friendly text will prove invaluable to any student coming to social and political philosophy for the first time. It provides a broad survey of fundamental social and political questions in modern society, as well as clear, accessible discussions of the philosophical issues central to political thought. Topics covered include: the foundations of political authority, the nature and grounds of economic justice, the limits of tolerance, considerations of community, race, gender, and culture in questions of justice, and radical critiques of current political theories.

Politics And Society In Contemporary Africa

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Author : Naomi Chazan
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 1999-11-11

Politics And Society In Contemporary Africa written by Naomi Chazan and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-11-11 with Political Science categories.

Africa has undergone significant political, economic, and social change since the first edition of this book was published in early 1988. Now revised and updated throughout, this new edition includes current economic, social, and political data, as well as entirely new sections on the dismantling of apartheid, civil society, democratization and multiparty politics, economic reform and structural adjustment, and the prospects for African development in the twenty-first century. Review comments on the first edition: 'Required reading for any course on politics and society of the African continent' West Africa. 'The best available textbook on the subject ... this volume stands unchallenged in its comprehensiveness and sophistication.' - Choice

Power State And Society

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Author : William Lawrence Neuman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008

Power State And Society written by William Lawrence Neuman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Political sociology categories.

Politics And Society In Western Europe

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Author : Jan-Erik Lane
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 1998-12-23

Politics And Society In Western Europe written by Jan-Erik Lane and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-12-23 with Political Science categories.

Politics and Society in Western Europe is a comprehensive introduction for students of West European politics and of comparative politics. This new edition has been extensively revised and updated to meet with the new needs of undergraduate students as they come to terms with a changing social and political landscape in Europe. This textbook provides a full analysis of the political systems of 18 Western European countries, their political parties, elections, and party systems, as well as the structures of government at local, regional, national and European Union levels. Throughout the book, key theoretical ideas are accessibly introduced and examined against the very latest empirical data on civil society and the state.

An Introduction To Political Communication

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Author : Brian McNair
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2003

An Introduction To Political Communication written by Brian McNair and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

An Introduction to Political Communication explores the relationship between politics, the media and democracy in the United Kingdom, the United States and other contemporary societies. In this textbook Brian McNair examines how politicians, trade unions, pressure groups, non-governmental organisations and terrorist organisations make use of the media. Separate chapters look at political media and their effects, the work of political advertising, marketing and public relations, and the communication practices of organisations at all levels, from grassroots campaigning through to governments and international bodies. Recent developments covered in the new edition includes: - the re-election of New Labour in 2001 - the changes in government information and communication policy introduced by the Blair administration since 1997 - the 2000 election of George W. Bush in the United States - the NATO interventions in Kosovo and the former Yugoslavia - the implications for international political communication of September 11 - the emergence of Al-Quaida and the war on terror

Introduction To Politics And Society

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