Power and Society: An Introduction to the Social Sciences (Political Science)

Thomas R. Dye

ISBN 10: 0534260705 ISBN 13: 9780534260705

Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co, 1995

Synopsis

Intended for courses in Introduction to Social Sciences at both 2- and 4-year schools. Interdisciplinary overview of six social science disciplines while focusing on the central challenges facing American society. Uses power as the integrating theme.

About this title

About the Author:

John M. Dye is the Former Chair for the Department of Construction Management at Florida International University. He is a member of the American Council for Construction Education. This is the accrediting organization for undergraduate construction management programs. John Dye is also a part of The Associated Schools of Construction. This is a social organization for the college and university programs in construction management.

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 Pub Co
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0534260705
• ISBN 13: 9780534260705
• Binding: Misc. Supplies
• Number of pages: 455