The Handbook of Political Sociology: States, Civil Societies, and GlobalizationThomas Janoski, Robert R. Alford, Alexander M. Hicks, Mildred A. Schwartz This Handbook of Political Sociology provides the first complete survey of the vibrant field of political sociology. Part I explores the theories of political sociology. Part II focuses on the formation, transitions, and regime structure of the state. Part III takes up various aspects of the state that respond to pressures from civil society, including welfare, gender, and military policies. And Part IV examines globalization. The Handbook is dedicated to the memory of co-author Robert Alford. |
