ABSTRACT

First published in 1992. Rush and Althoff's An Introduction to Political Sociology was published in 1971 and has been out of print for some years. In the meantime, the scope of political sociology has broadened considerably and a number of its traditional concerns have benefited from further research and publication, although some have suffered from relative neglect. The present volume is not therefore a revised edition of the original book, but a new and much more comprehensive piece of work, covering a number of major themes not previously included. Its purpose is to introduce students to the wide range of concepts, themes and ideas now regarded as central to political sociology and to draw on the extensive research available.

part I|13 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|11 pages

What is Political Sociology?

part II|72 pages

The State, Power and Authority

chapter |3 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|23 pages

The State and Society

chapter 3|15 pages

Power, Authority and Legitimacy

chapter 4|29 pages

The Distribution of Power

part III|62 pages

Political Behaviour and Society

chapter |3 pages

Introduction

chapter 5|18 pages

Political Socialisation

chapter 6|18 pages

Political Participation

chapter 7|21 pages

Political Recruitment

part IV|46 pages

Political Communication, Public Opinion and Ideology

chapter |2 pages

Introduction

chapter 8|13 pages

Political Communication

chapter 9|15 pages

Public Opinion and Society

chapter 10|14 pages

Ideology and Society

part V|43 pages

Changing Society: Revolution, Development and Modernisation

chapter |3 pages

Introduction

chapter 11|19 pages

Revolution

chapter 12|19 pages

Development and Modernisation Theory

part VI|8 pages

Conclusion

chapter 13|6 pages

Whither Political Sociology?