Political power & authority / the editors of Salem Press.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Editors of Salem Press.

Series:

Sociology reference guide.

Sociology Reference Guide

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Power (Social sciences).

Political science.

Authority.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (iv, 69 pages).

Edition:

Second edition.

Other Title:

Political power and authority

Place of Publication:

Ipswich, Massachusetts : Salem Press, [2017]

Summary:

This work is designed to provide a solid foundation for the research of various sociological topics. This volume offers a comprehensive overview of political power and authority. Introducing this topic are essays that highlight human rights, justice, and the relationship between sociology and the law.

Contents:

Global politics : human rights

Distributive justice

Sociology & the law

Characteristics of totalitarianism

Power & authority : charismatic authority

Power & authority : rational-legal authority

Power & authority : traditional authority

Political apathy and youth

U.S. politics : political parties

U.S. politics : special interest groups & lobbyists

U.S. politics : the military-industrial complex

U.S. politics : voter participation.

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed January 3, 2017).

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781429843300

1429843306

OCLC:

960976974