Theorizing Power

By: Jonathan S. Hearn

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Hardcover | 15 May 2012 | Edition Number 1

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264 Pages

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24.13 x 16.51 x 1.91

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If we're interested in why society changes and develops, and if we want to identify the forces that influence our personal beliefs and choices, then we must have an understanding of the nature and scope of human power.

This distinctively clear text critically evaluates how power is defined, conceptualized and theorized. Spanning 500 years of thinking in the field, the book examines ideas from classical and contemporary thinkers, from Machiavelli to Michael Mann. Theories are firmly rooted in their historical context alongside real-life examples to explain their relevance to our lives today.

Theorizing Power highlights the significance of power across all areas of social life, including gender, religion, morality and identity. It is the ideal text to stimulate thinking and debate on the subject of power for all students of sociology and politics.

Industry Reviews

"Theorizing Power is a beautifully written introduction to the most important debates in the field. The text explains definitions and concepts of power in the clearest way I have ever read." Richard Jenkins, Professor of Sociology, University of Sheffield, UK
"This book is quietly brilliant. With care, historical sympathy and critical distance, the book manages to do what many do not. It brings together theory and the world." - Paul James, Professor of Globalization and Cultural Diversity, RMIT, Australia
"An excellent book which covers an impressive range of themes, ideas and debates in extremely clear and engaging way. Students will find the book easy to read, enjoyable and stimulating. A major contribution to current debates on 'power' within the social sciences." Robert Gibb, Lecturer in Sociology, University of Glasgow, UK"

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