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.

A collection of essays, which chart new territory in the field of political sociology, going beyond the traditional focus on the relationship between state and society. It contains articles addressing the concerns of the postmodern turn in sociology and its implications for the study of politics.

Political sociology has traditionally taken the relationship between society and the state as its focus. However, theoretical and empirical changes mean that the nation-state has been displaced as the center of political activity. This book provides an overview of developments in the field associated with these changes.

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.

Explores the relationship between liberalism and feminism by deconstructing classic liberal texts and pinpointing their significance for women in the context of wider social issues.

Explores how crucial cultural politics is to the realization of human rights ideals.

Explores how crucial cultural politics is to the realization of human rights ideals.

A collection of essays, which chart new territory in the field of political sociology, going beyond the traditional focus on the relationship between state and society. It contains articles addressing the concerns of the postmodern turn in sociology and its implications for the study of politics.

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.