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Power, politics and the state
pp. 271-326
Abstract
In this chapter we show how political sociology focuses on power in society and on the relationship between state power and social groups. We outline the nature of the state and examine models of the distribution of power before using the example of Britain's Thatcher governments to show how political change may be analysed. We go on to see how different forms of social division, not only class, can be mobilised politically and we look at the impact of globalization on power and democracy.
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Bilton Tony, Bonnett Kevin, Jones Pip, Skinner David, Stanworth Michelle, Webster Andrew (1996) Introductory sociology. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan.
Pages: 271-326
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-349-24712-7_10
Full citation:
Bilton Tony, Bonnett Kevin, Jones Pip, Skinner David, Stanworth Michelle, Webster Andrew (1996) Power, politics and the state, In: Introductory sociology, Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan, 271–326.