Political sociology studies how politics shapes and is shaped by society. This title contains important and influential journal articles and papers in modern political sociology. Designed to improve access to the journal literature for libraries expanding their collections, it also includes an overview of the post-1969 literature.

Brings together thirty-eight original essays covering the wide inter-disciplinary field of political sociology. This title covers traditional questions and various topics including debates on gender, citizenship, and political identity. It includes editorial introduction, abstracts, further reading lists, and a consolidated bibliography.

In the 3rd century AD, the influential Christian theologian Origen included Hellenistic theories on the life and nature of the stars in his cosmology. This study describes his success in incorporating traditional philosophical theories about the stars into biblical theology.

Presents reflections on the meaning and significance of Rembrandt's work. Answering such questions as 'What do we see in a work of art?' and 'What do Rembrandt's portraits tell us about human nature?' this study offers insights not only into art, but also into larger questions on culture, symbols and human relations.

This volume brings together 38 original essays covering the wide interdisciplinary field of political sociology. The book explores both standard and emerging topics in the field, such as power, the state, violence, governance, identity, and citizenship.