Power: A Reader (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780719057298)

An introductory guide to some of the most significant perspectives on the subject of power within social and political theory. Contains extracts from such leading contemporary thinkers as Giddens, Lukes and Bourdieu alongside recent conceptions of power from important twentieth century figures including Weber, Arendt and Foucault. Each chapter concentrates on an individual theoretical perspective, and contains a substantial article or extract with its own comprehensive introduction which places the work in context. An excellent point of departure for understanding more about social and political power.

Author: Mark Haugaard
ISBN-10: 0719057299
ISBN-13: 9780719057298
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Language: English
Published: 08/29/2002
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.90d