Synopses & Reviews
Designed as a basic text for an introductory, interdisciplinary social science course, POWER AND SOCIETY introduces students to key concepts in anthropology, sociology, economics, psychology, political science, and history. The text focuses these perspectives on a central integrative theme and interdisciplinary viewpoint?the nature and uses of power in society. POWER AND SOCIETY introduces students to some of the central challenges facing American society; for example, ideological conflict, racism and sexism, poverty and powerlessness, crime and violence, community problems, and international relations. Focusing on controversy stimulates students' interest and appreciation for social sciences.
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"The book's strength is its approach to all of the social sciences with power as the central and unifying theme."
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"The book's strength is its approach to all of the social sciences with power as the central and unifying theme."
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"I chose POWER AND SOCIETY because I generally like Dye's direct writing voice and the rhythm of his texts, and new college students are less likely to get lost in the jargon of the discipline. à The main strengths of this text are the direct and readable tone of the book and the illustrations are timely and usually of interest to students. The organization of the text is logical and user friendly and students generally feel comfortable and confident in using it."
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"Though I have considered other textbooks from time to time or considered using my own material, I have stuck with Dye. Compared to other books I have looked at on the market, I find that overall, Dye has a good balance of introductory and advanced material in a slim volume. I find that Dye overall provides a good foundation for my course."
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Understand the nature and use of power in society with POWER AND SOCIETY with InfoTrac«! Providing an introduction to key concepts in anthropology, sociology, economics, psychology, political science, and history, this philosophy text introduces you to some of the central challenges facing American society such as ideological conflict, racism and sexism, poverty and powerlessness, crime and violence, community problems, and international relations. Features such as Masters of Social Thought, Case Studies, Controversies in the Social Sciences, a running marginal glossary, and the book-specific website enhance your understanding of the material and help you get a better grade.
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POWER AND SOCIETY introduces of each of the social sciences and demonstrates how the various disciplines differ in their focus and methods, while maintaining the central integrative theme of power. The interdisciplinary viewpoint illustrates the nature and uses of power in society. POWER AND SOCIETY will stimulate your interest in the social sciences as it explores some of the central challenges facing American society; for example, ideological conflict, racism and sexism, poverty and powerlessness, crime and violence, community problems, and international relations.
About the Author
Thomas R. Dye is Emeritus Professor of Political Science at Florida State University. He was formerly McKenzie Professor of Government. He received his B.S. and M.A degrees from Pennsylvania State University and his Ph.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He is the author of numerous books and articles on American government and public policy, including POLITICS IN AMERICA, POLITICS IN STATES AND COMMUNITIES, AND UNDERSTANDING PUBLIC POLICY, WHO'S RUNNING AMERICA?, POLITICS IN FLORIDA; AMERICAN POLITICS IN THE MEDIA AGE; POWER IN SOCIETY; AMERICAN FEDERALISM; AND POLITICS, ECONOMICS AND THE PUBLIC. His books have been translated into many languages, including Russian and Chinese, and published abroad. He has served as President of the Southern Political Science Association, President of the Policy Studies Organization, and Secretary of the American Political Science Association. He is the recipient of the Harold Lassell Award for career of contributions to the study of public policy, and the Donald C. Stone Award for career contributions to the study of federalism. He received the Outstanding Alumni Award in 2001 from Penn State's College of Liberal Arts. He has taught at the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Wisconsin, and the University of Georgia, and served as visiting scholar at Bar-Elan University, Israel, and the Brookings Institution, Washington, and elsewhere. He is listed in the Heritage Foundation Guide to Public Policy Experts, as well as most major biographical directories including Marquis Who's Who in America.Brigid Harrison is Associate Professor of Political Science at Montclair State University. She received her Ph.D from Temple University, her B.A. from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, and her master's from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. She teaches courses in American Government, Women and Politics, Campaigns and Elections, Political Parties and Quantitative Analysis. Her research interests include interest groups and campaign finance, and women's political participation. She is the author WOMEN IN AMERICAN POLITICS: AN INTRODUCTION (2003, Wadsworth) and of various papers and articles, including those appearing in "The Gaming Law Review"and "Party Developments."She also is the author of many supplements to Schmidt, Shelley and Bardes' AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY. She also participates in local politics, having twice run (and lost) for a seat on her county's legislature. Brigid Harrison lives in Smithville, New Jersey with her husband Ken, their daughters Caroline and Alexandra and son John.
Table of Contents
'Part 1: THE NATURE AND STUDY OF POWER. 1. Power, Society, and Social Science. 2. Social Sciences and the Scientific Method. 3. Power and Ideology. Part 2: POWER AND THE SOCIAL SCIENCES. 4. Power and Culture. 5. Power and Social Class. 6. Power and Personality. 7. Power and the Economic Order. 8. Power and Government. 9. Power and History. Part 3: THE USES OF POWER. 10. Power, Race, and Gender. 11. Poverty and Powerlessness. 12. Power, Violence, and Crime. 13. Power and the Global Community. 14. Power among Nations.\n
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