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This major book provides an up-to-date and state-of-the-art overview of the contemporary theory and practice of the most central concept in political
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science: power. The concept of political power is introduced within a three-part framework: contemporary theories of power; applications of power processes and practices; and the implications of modern power flows across the globe today. The book explores the many structures of power in the contemporary world from theories of its construction and use, to its operation in policy networks, and its wider exercise at different levels in the political process, from the local to the global. Amongst the many themes explored are the reproduction and the legitimization of power, the dynamics of resistance and coercion, the concepts of private and public power, and the impact of globalization processes and subsequent shifting power arrangements. Combining diverse perspectives and different tools of analysis, this book represents the most comprehensive treatment of political power published in the last fifteen years. It will be essential reading for academics and students alike across political science, international studies and political sociology.
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Science & Technology
Politics & Social Issues
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Sociology
Social Sciences
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Publisher
SAGE Publications, Ltd. (UK)
Month-Year
Jul, 2000
ISBN
ISBN-13: 9781446234501
ISBN-10: 1446234509
Language
English
No. of Pages
256
Format
E-book
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