ABSTRACT
T. S. Eliot once observed that culture is made up of those things that make life worth living. Culture in this sense refers to things that come to be known as “high taste,” or artifacts such as music, expensive art, or gourmet food. Sociologists have made great strides in understanding the role of culture in guiding social and personal interactions. Political sociology has extended much of this work in the study of culture, and effectively highlights many nuances in the relationship between culture, power, and political arrangements in society. Understanding culture as a tool kit for interaction in society made up of elements that help forge the tools provides an important analytic tool for considering the role of culture in politics. The work on culture has advanced considerably within the last twenty years. Granted, culture at one level is about a complex of values and attitudes that, in turn, influence social interactions.
