
Political and Economic Forms of Modernity
Understanding Modern Societies, Book II
Polity Press
1st Edition
Published on 2. April 1992
Book
Paperback/Softback
456 pages
978-0-7456-0962-1 (ISBN)
Description
This major introductory textbook examines the political and economic dimensions of twentieth-century industrialised societies. The main themes include; the development of democracy, the role of the state, the nature of citizenship, the impact of new social movements, the organisation of production, the national and international division of labour and the experience of power and control in work. While the primary focus is on Britain, there is a strong comparative emphasis with reference to Japan, North America, Western and Eastern Europe. Designed as an introduction to modern societies and modern sociological analyses, this book is of value to students on a wide variety of social science courses in universities and colleges, and also to readers with no prior knowledge of sociology. Selected readings from a wide range of social theorists (for example, Goran Therborn, Norberto Bobbio, Ralph Miliband, Bryan Turner, T.H. Marshall, Carole Pateman and Christel Lane) are integrated in each chapter, together with student questions and exercises.
Political and Economic Forms of Modernity is the second volume in a series of four books which form the basic study materials of an Open University course entitled Understanding Modern Societies. Together the books provide a comprehensive and stimulating introduction to sociology, drawing on new developments and current debates.
Political and Economic Forms of Modernity is the second volume in a series of four books which form the basic study materials of an Open University course entitled Understanding Modern Societies. Together the books provide a comprehensive and stimulating introduction to sociology, drawing on new developments and current debates.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 188 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
962 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7456-0962-1 (9780745609621)
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Paul G. Lewis | Peter Braham
The Political and Economic Dimensions of Modernity
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04/1992
Polity Press
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Persons
John Allen is a Senior Lecturer in Economic Geography, Peter Braham is a Lecturer in Sociology and Paul Lewis is Senior Lecturer in Politics, all at the Open University.
Editor
Open University
Open University
Open University
Open University
Content
Preface. Introduction.
1. Democracy in Modern Societies: Paul Lewis.
2. The State in Advanced Capitalist Societies: Anthony McGrew.
3. Political Culture and Social Movements: Alan Scott.
4. Citizenship and the Welfare State: Denise Riley.
5. Fordism and Modern Industry: John Allan.
6. The Divisions of Labour and Occupational Change: Peter Braham.
7. Work Design and Corporate Strategies: Graeme Salaman.
8. Power, Conflict and Control at Work: Diane Watson.
Acknowledgements.
Index.
1. Democracy in Modern Societies: Paul Lewis.
2. The State in Advanced Capitalist Societies: Anthony McGrew.
3. Political Culture and Social Movements: Alan Scott.
4. Citizenship and the Welfare State: Denise Riley.
5. Fordism and Modern Industry: John Allan.
6. The Divisions of Labour and Occupational Change: Peter Braham.
7. Work Design and Corporate Strategies: Graeme Salaman.
8. Power, Conflict and Control at Work: Diane Watson.
Acknowledgements.
Index.