Political Systems Some Sociological Approaches

First published in 1966 Political Systems provides an examination of political systems through a sociological approach. This comprehensive survey summarizes the theories of many of the most eminent and influential political scientists- Gabriel Almond David Easton Edward Shils Seymour M. Lipset Harry M. Johnson T.B. Bottomore James S. Coleman Leonard Binder Robert K. Merton David Apter to name a few. Beginning with the description of general concepts Mr. Wiseman discusses political culture and the typologies of political systems; this is followed by a methodical examination of political systems analyzed from a wide range of sociological aspects. An appraisal of political systems from the standpoint of economic and social development then leads to a final section devoted to a study of structural functional analysis. Authoritative thorough well documented and conveying complex theories with a clarity for which every reader will be grateful. This is a must read for students and scholars of political science political sociology and sociology. |Political Systems Some Sociological Approaches