Introduction to Political Sociology (4th Edition)

Author: (USA) Orum
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: This book is a representative work of a renowned international sociologist and a classic in the field of political sociology. Based on a systematic introduction to the theoretical systems of several foundational figures in political sociology—Marx, Weber, Durkheim, Tocqueville, and others—the author clarifies the analysis of political sociology from the perspectives of different schools of thought. Additionally, the book provides clear explanations on issues such as power and politics in modern metropolises, political parties and party consciousness, civic political participation, and the construction of nation-states in the modern world. This book is suitable as a textbook for departments of political science and sociology. This new edition of An Introduction to Political Sociology is a work imbued with historical, contemporary, and real-world significance. When compared with previous editions, what we see is not only the enrichment and development of the academic framework of political sociology but also the profound changes in modern political life during the transition between centuries. Functionally, Orum ultimately intended this book as a textbook, but in terms of creation, Orum wrote it as an academic work. A unified analytical framework, systematic concern for reality, and a relatively practical academic positioning allow the book to truly present to readers the past, present, and future of modern political life, as well as the theory and practice, crises, and challenges of modern politics.