Includes bibliographical references and index. Dobratz, B. A., Dobratz, B. A., & Buzzell, T. (2012). Power, politics, and society: an introduction to political sociology (1st ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Allyn & Bacon.

Chapter 1 Power -- Chapter 2 Role of the state -- Chapter 3 Politics, culture and social processes -- Chapter 4 The politics of everyday life: political economy -- Chapter 5 The politics of everyday life: social institutions and social relations -- Chapter 6 Political participation -- Chapter 7 Elections and voting -- Chapter 8 Social movements -- Chapter 9 Violence and terrorism -- Chapter 10 Globalization

"For undergraduate courses in political sociology. Introduces core concepts and research in political sociology. Political Sociology: Debates in the Sociology of Power dicusses how sociologists have organized the study of politics into conceptual frameworks, and how each of these frameworks foster a sociological perspective on power and politics in society. This includes discussing how these frameworks can be applied to understanding current issues and other "real life" aspects of politics. The authors connect with students by engaging them in activities where they complete their own applications of theory, hypothesis testing, and forms of inquiry. Note: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text."