Sociology of Power

First published in 1977, The Sociology of Power presents a broad comparative study in the sociology of domination by placing empirical research in political and industrial sociology in a comprehensive theoretical framework.

List of contents

Preface 1. Systems Theory 2. Social Action Theory 3. The Sociology of Power: Problems of Definition and Measurement 4. Power Relations and Dependence 5. Total Power: The Sociology of Slavery 6. Authority 7. Power Relations under Feudalism 8. Power Relations under Capitalism: Industry 9. Power Relations within Capitalism: Political Organizations 10. Elite Theory: Relations between Economy and Polity within Capitalism 11. Conclusion: The Sociology of Power Notes Index

About the author

Roderick Martin

Summary

First published in 1977, The Sociology of Power presents a broad comparative study in the sociology of domination by placing empirical research in political and industrial sociology in a comprehensive theoretical framework.

Product details

• Authors: Roderick Martin, Martin Roderick
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2024
• EAN: 9781032639048
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3263904-8
• No. of pages: 212
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General