Political Sociology: A Critical Introduction - Softcover

Faulks, Keith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0814727093 ISBN 13: 9780814727096

Publisher: NYU Press, 2000

Synopsis

". . . an excellent introductory text."
--Robert Jackall, Williams College
"This is an extremely well-written and engaging book. It takes an upbeat and argumentative style that brings the subject matter to life . . . It strikes the right balance between covering the core theoretical and conceptual issues associated with the subject while also adopting a central thesis that gives structure to the field and stimulates further enquiry."
--Paul Connolly, University of Ulster
What is the relationship between the state and civil society? Which institutions truly wield power in the modern world? Keith Faulks tackles these questions as he introduces the key conceptual debates and approaches in contemporary political sociology. Important and topical issues including globalization, the rise of new social movements, neo-liberalism, citizenship, political culture and political participation are explored alongside critiques of key sociologists such as Giddens, Beck and Etzioni.
This is the definitive introduction to the key processes that are changing the nature of politics and society in the modern world. The focus is on clarity, accessibility, and the needs of the student: boxes and charts are used to highlight key facts and figures, and a guide to further reading is included to encourage further exploration of this fascinating subject.

About this title

About the Author:

KEITH FAULKS is Senior Lecturer in Politics at the University of Central Lancashire.

Review:

"Rebels on the Air is a joyous, smart, lucid, hilarious, critical and engaging celebration of community based, non-commercial radio in the United States. Jesse Walker vividly captures the people, their visions and achievements, their friends and enemiesall in a book that is great fun to read."-Matthew Lasar, author of "Pacifica Radio: The Rise of an Alternative Network"

"Throughout "Rebels on the Air: An Alternative History of Radio in America", Walker surveys the current state of radio and finds it wanting."-"Chronicles",

"The book is a great addition to the literature of the ways in which the state uses regulatory edicts and strong-arm tactics to stifle people's freedom."-George C. Leef, "Freedom Daily"

"Present-day American radio--both public and commercial--has, with its blandness, hidden the bodies of hundreds of idealists who tried to make it meaningful and interesting and alive. Whether it's micro radio, pirate radio, the Citizens Band, or Pacifica, Jesse Walker has done his homework, digging up often funny tales of strange characters who tried, in one way or another, to better the airwaves."-Lorenzo W. Milam, author of "Sex and Broadcasting and the Radio Papers"

"Without a doubt, this is the most detailed and well-researched book ever published on the history of free radio in America. This includes the most comprehensive history ever written on the modern microradio movement; culled from personal interviews, the writing is mostly engaging and fast-paced...A must read."-"The About Guide",

About this edition

• Publisher: NYU Press
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0814727093
• ISBN 13: 9780814727096
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256