Full Description
First published in 1992. Rush and Althoff's An Introduction to Political Sociology was published in 1971 and has been out of print for some years. In the meantime, the scope of political sociology has broadened considerably and a number of its traditional concerns have benefited from further research and publication, although some have suffered from relative neglect. The present volume is not therefore a revised edition of the original book, but a new and much more comprehensive piece of work, covering a number of major themes not previously included. Its purpose is to introduce students to the wide range of concepts, themes and ideas now regarded as central to political sociology and to draw on the extensive research available.
Contents
INTRODUCTION
What is Political Sociology?
THE STATE, POWER AND AUTHORITY
Introduction
The State and Society
Power, Authority and Legitimacy
The Distribution of Power
POLITICAL BEHAVIOUR AND SOCIETY
Introduction
Political Socialisation
Political Participation
Political Recruitment
POLITICAL COMMUNICATION, PUBLIC OPINION AND IDEOLOGY
Introduction
Political Communication
Public Opinion and Society
Ideology and Society
REVOLUTION, DEVELOPMENT AND MODERNISATION
Introduction
Revolution
Development and Modernisation Theory
CONCLUSION
Whither Political Sociology?
Bibliography
Index
