Introduction to Political Sociology: The Social Anatomy of the Body Politic

For courses in Political Sociology.
This comprehensive text shows the broad social bases of politics and identifies how politics and actions by government can influence the fate of nations and their citizens. The text provides insight into recent political sociological theories and helps students make sense of the many major social and political changes taking place in the world\nNEW— Updated material on power and equality.
Familiarizes students with new writings on the American welfare state, social networks, and the business world.
NEW— New chapter on politics in the American metropolis.\nProvides the students with discussion on various themes about cities, urban development, and global economy.
NEW— Updated material on citizen participation.\nFamiliarizes students with new writings and research on social movements.
NEW— Major political changes.\nFamiliarizes students with current revolutions, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the new global economy.
Extensive collection of literature.\nIntroduces students to a wide variety of perspectives and ideas.
Key questions on important topics.\nEncourages students' awareness and involvement in material.
Up-to-date conclusions.\nProvides students with current, popular assessments of topics.
A number of important questions dealt with in\nWhat are the basic types of political regimes in the world today?; How is power distributed in America today, and what are the debates concerning its distribution?; What are the major issues that face nation-states and their citizens today?; How do nations today go about becoming democratic states?
Both the theories and discoveries addressed in the book will help students to make more sense of all the major social and political changes now taking place in the world.