Power and Society: An Introduction to the Social Sciences - Softcover

Dye, Thomas R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0155066420 ISBN 13: 9780155066427

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 2001

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

Thomas R. Dye is Emeritus Professor of Political Science at Florida State University. He received his B.S. and M.A. from Pennsylvania State University and his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. He is the author of numerous books and articles on American government and public policy. Dye 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 Laswell Award for career 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 State's College of Liberal Arts. Dye has taught at the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Wisconsin, and the University of Georgia. He served as visiting scholar at Bar-Elan University, Israel, and the Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C.

Review:

"The book's strength is its approach to all of the social sciences with power as the central and unifying theme."

"I chose POWER AND SOCIETY because I generally like Dye's direct writing voice and the rhythm of his texts, and new college students are less likely to get lost in the jargon of the discipline. ... The main strengths of this text are the direct and readable tone of the book and the illustrations are timely and usually of interest to students. The organization of the text is logical and user friendly and students generally feel comfortable and confident in using it."

"Though I have considered other textbooks from time to time or considered using my own material, I have stuck with Dye. Compared to other books I have looked at on the market, I find that overall, Dye has a good balance of introductory and advanced material in a slim volume. I find that Dye overall provides a good foundation for my course."

About this edition

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0155066420
• ISBN 13: 9780155066427
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384