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Political sociology continues to be the most significant place for the study of the relationship between society and politics. The study of political participation has always formed an important part of this research. This volume presents a diverse collection of works dedicated to assessing the research and future directions in the field.
List of contents
Introduction: sociological views on political participation in the 21st century, T. Buzzell et al. Toward a structural approach to social movements, S.M. Buechler; Challengers and states - toward a political sociology of social movements, E. Amenta et al; Women's movement research and social movement theory - a symbiotic relationship, J. Reger, V. Taylor; Theorizing the globalization of gay and lesbian movements, B. Adam; Power, politics, and African Americans, J.H. Turner, P.R. Payne. Symposium: Election 2000 - Presidential election forecasting - the Bush-Gore draw, M.S. Lewis-Beck, C. Tien; A note on the voting irregularities in Palm Beach county, G.D. Adams, C. Fastnow; Now the ballot boxes are transparent; how Internet-based research made election controversy, R.M. Jackson; Labour and the 2000 election - reinventing union politics, S. Eimer; The Chad legal wars: the role of the courts in the 2000 presidential election, W.E. Brigman.
Summary
Political sociology continues to be the most significant place for the study of the relationship between society and politics. The study of political participation has always formed an important part of this research. This volume presents a diverse collection of works dedicated to assessing the research and future directions in the field.
