Power: A Reader

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Power: A Reader
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Mark Haugaard
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:352
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
ISBN/Barcode 9780719057298
ClassificationsDewey:303.3
Audience
Undergraduate
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Manchester University Press
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publication Date 29 August 2002
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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 Biography

Mark Haugaard is Lecturer in Political Theory at the National University of Ireland, Galway -- .