216 Pages
by
Routledge
216 Pages
by
Routledge
216 Pages
by
Routledge
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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, derived from Marxism and social exchange theory. Roderick Martin argues that conventional definitions of ‘political sociology’ are no longer relevant, having been replaced... Read more
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
Biography
Roderick Martin
