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Power

A Radical View
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Power: A Radical View by Steven Lukes is a foundational text in Social and Political Theory, exploring the complexities of power and its manifestations in society. This third edition includes the original 1974 text, updates from the second edition, and two new chapters on 'Domination and Consent' and 'Exploring the Third Dimension'. Lukes critically engages with key debates and influential thinkers like Michel Foucault, while offering empirical examples to deepen understanding. The refreshed introduction situates the work for contemporary readers, making it invaluable for courses on power within the Social and Political Sciences.
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Ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students in Social and Political Sciences, as well as scholars interested in the history and theory of power. Suitable for anyone seeking a rigorous and comprehensive examination of power dynamics in society.

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The third edition of this seminal work includes the original text, first published in 1974, the updates and reflections from the second edition, and two groundbreaking new chapters. Power: A Radical View assesses the main debates about how to conceptualise and study power, including the influential contributions of Michel Foucault. The new material includes a development of Lukes's theory of power and presents empirical cases to exemplify this.

Including a refreshed introduction, this third edition brings a book that has consolidated its reputation as a classic work and a major reference point within Social and Political Theory to a whole new audience. It can be used on modules across the Social and Political Sciences dealing with the concept of power and its manifestation in the world. It is also essential reading for all undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in the history of Social and Political Thought.

New to this Edition:

  • A revised and refreshed introduction
  • Two new chapters on 'Domination and Consent' and 'Exploring the Third Dimension'

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781352012347

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Edition: 3rd edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 254g

Pages: 256

About the Author

STEVEN LUKES is Professor of Sociology at New York University, USA. He was previously a Fellow and Tutor in Politics and Sociology at Balliol College, Oxford, UK, and has held professorships at the European University Institute, Florence, the University of Siena, Italy, and the London School of Economics and Political Science, UK.

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