Political sociology

This book traces the disciplinary development of political sociology and the transdisciplinary research into the overlapping issues involving politics and society. The contributions cover overviews of the historical, methodological, and theoretical development of this academic discipline. Successes, as well as failures, in past unexplored areas, and salient issues in ongoing research, are also highlighted. Contributions Taking Stock of Political Sociology * Political Culture at a Crossroads? * Parties, Interest Groups and Social Shall Change be Midwife to Truth? * Socio-Political Elites, Classes and Democracy * Contemporary Approaches to the Study of the State * and Political Old Concerns and New Directions.