The Handbook of Political Sociology: States Civil Societies and Globalization

About this book

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.