Power and Society: An Introduction to the Social Sciences [Paperback]

Thomas R. Dye (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2001 | ISBN-10: 0155066501 | ISBN-13: 978-0155066502 | Edition: 9th Sg

Designed as a basic text for an introductory, interdisciplinary social science course. This text introduces students to central concepts in anthropology, sociology, economics, psychology, political science, and history. The text focuses these perspectives on a central integrative theme and interdisciplinary viewpoint-the nature and uses of power in society. POWER AND SOCIETY introduces students to some of the central challenges facing American society; for example, ideological conflict, racism and sexism, poverty and powerlessness, crime and violence, community problems, and international relations. Focusing on controversy stimulates students' interest and appreciation for social sciences.

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"The sidebars are VERY helpful so students had key terms on the same page as the concept they are reading. The graphs are simple and clear and the pages are not cluttered. This text is an easy read for an introductory book."Liz Clark, Kaplan University

"We live in a global society. The International Perspectives feature does a very good job of enhancing the students' idea of the world and its interconnectedness." J. Russell Willis, Grambling State University --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Thomas R. Dye is currently Emeritus Professor of Political Science at Florida State University. He received his B.S. and M.A degrees from Pennsylvania State University and his Ph.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He is the author of numerous books and articles on American government and public policy. He has served as President of the Southern Political Science Association, President of the Policy Studies Organization, and Secretary of the American Political Science Association. He is the recipient of the Harold Lassell Award for career of contributions to the study of public policy, and the Donald C. Stone Award for career contributions to the study of federalism. He received the Outstanding Alumni Award in 2001 from Penn States College of Liberal Arts. He has taught at the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Wisconsin, and the University of Georgia, and served as visiting scholar at Bar-Elan University, Israel, and the Brookings Institution, Washington, and elsewhere. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Harcourt College Pub; 9th Sg edition (July 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0155066501
• ISBN-13: 978-0155066502
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,690,913 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Intensive / Extensive, November 3, 2006

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Third World (Bronx, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Power and Society: An Introduction to the Social Sciences (with InfoTrac®) (Paperback)

An excellent examination of how societies - this one in particular - are structured. It gets three stars because I don't think the author grasps as Du Bois would say, 'The Negro Question' very well. At best, it's generic. I also think he places an inordinate amount of validity in the U.S. Government. The inter-disciplinary approach is logical. Side note: the book was written in the mid '80's so the Soviet Union is still in full stride. Retrospectively, the rudiments of their collapse is ostensible in terms of militaristic expenditures and overall paranoia. The chapter on 'Psychology and Power' is exceptional. Ultimately, the book is informative on American society and should be read by the inquisitve.

5.0 out of 5 stars Power and Society, July 12, 2009

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This review is from: Power and Society: An Introduction to the Social Sciences (Paperback)

The book came in a timely fashion it was priced right for my budget and was in excellent shape as well.