Theories of Power and Domination

Angus Stewart - London School of Economics and Political Science, UK

March 2001 | 272 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

Power and domination are central concepts in social science yet, up to now, they have been undertheorized. This wide-ranging book guides students through the complexities and implications of both concepts. It provides systematic accounts of current debates about the dynamics and rationale of state power in an era of globalization, social citizenship and the significance of social movements. The contributions of Parsons, Giddens, Foucault, Mann, Arendt, Habermas and Castells are clearly set out and critically assessed.

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Power and Domination

The Dominant Perspective

Analyzing Power and Domination

Capitalism and Struggle

From the Factory to the Smart Machine

States

Domination or Empowerment?

Capitalism, States and Public Spheres I

Habermas' Political Journey

Capitalism, States and Public Spheres II

Empowerment in the Public Sphere

Citizenship

Constituting Political Community

New Social Movements

Politics of Identity and Politics of Distribution

A wonderful text. Highly recommended.

Ms Therese Lewis

Faculty of Health, Social Work & Educ, Northumbria University

March 17, 2015

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It is an informative and critical text on the multi-dimensions of power and domination and how they are operated in modern society. Students in sociology, cultural studies will find it very helpful and accessible.

Dr Miyoung Oh

Department of Sport, Sheffield Hallam University

December 10, 2014

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Stewart’s analysis is a major contribution to the understanding of power and domination in late modernity. Importantly, following developments in critical theory, Stewart reasserts the necessary normative dimension of such theorising in relation to the composition and functioning of the public sphere. Stewarts work is essential reading for anyone interested in the possibility of practical politics of social transformation. I unhesitatingly recommend this work.

Dr James Howley

Expressive arts and media, North East Worcestershire College

November 24, 2011

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A book to refer back to in the future. A good intro on power perspectives is provided, with lengthy critical arguments.

Ms LB Begum

my department is not listed, University of the Arts - London

April 5, 2011

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Thank you very much for the inspection copy.That is a supplemental source for the main course and can be very helpful.

Mrs Shokouh Hossein Abadi

School of Law, King's College London