02246cam a2200349 a 4500 15967984 20170105102852.0 091030s2010 enk b 001 0 eng 2009046190 9780333968895 (pbk.) 0333968891 (pbk.) (OCoLC)ocn243548784 DLC DLC BTCTA BAKER BWKUK OCLCA YDXCP BWX CDX DLC JC330 .K438 2010 306.2 22 Kidd, Warren. Politics and power / Warren Kidd, Karen Legge and Philippe Harari. New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2010. vii, 241 p. ; 24 cm. Skills-based sociology Includes bibliographical references and index. Introducing the nature of power and politics in everyday life -- Classical views on power and politics -- Theories on the nature and distribution of power -- A new sociology of politics for a new world? -- Changing ideologies and the transformation of political parties in the UK -- Understanding individual political participation -- Theories on the role of the state in society -- Globalization, nationalism and revolution. "Politics and Power offers a lively and up-to-date overview of classic and contemporary debates in an important sub-area of the discipline. As with other titles in the series, it provides both a careful blend of theory, evidence and examples and a stimulating array of exercises and activities for the student to apply and reinforce their understanding. Covering issues and debates ranging from theories of power, the state and nationalism to voting patterns, political ideologies, and the role of direct action in political processes, it is an ideal starting-point for any student wishing to gain a strong basic grounding in political sociology"--Provided by publisher. Power (Social sciences) Political sociology. Legge, Karen. Harari, Philippe. Skills-based sociology. 7 cbc orignew 1 ecip 20 y-gencatlg ddc BK 14308 14308 0 0 0 0 NFIC CIPS CIPS GEN 2013-08-06 0 306.2 KID 2010 CIPS0000606 2013-08-21 2013-08-21 BK 0 0 0 0 NFIC CIPS CIPS GEN 2013-09-02 0 306.2 KID 2010 CIPS0000831 2013-09-02 2013-09-02 BK