Power in Contemporary Politics : Theories, Practices, Globalizations

by Henri Goverde

• ISBN13: 9780761966777
• ISBN10: 0761966773
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-11-13
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd

Summary

This major book provides an up-to-date and state-of-the-art overview of the contemporary theory and practice of the most central concept in political science: power. The concept of political power is introduced within a three-part framework: contemporary theories of power; applications of power processes and practices; and the implications of modern power flows across the globe today. The book explores the many structures of power in the contemporary world from theories of its construction and use, to its operation in policy networks, and its wider exercise at different levels in the political process, from the local to the global. Amongst the many themes explored are the reproduction and the legitimization of power, the dynamics of resistance and coercion, the concepts of private and public power, and the impact of globalization processes and subsequent shifting power arrangements. Combining diverse perspectives and different tools of analysis, this book represents the most comprehensive treatment of political power published in the last fifteen years. It will be essential reading for academics and students alike across political science, international studies and political sociology.

Table of Contents

List of contributors	vii
List of tables and figures	ix
Preface	xi
General Introduction: Power in Contemporary Politics	1	(34)
I THEORIES	35	(58)
Introduction to Part I	35	(6)
Mark Haugaard
Constitution and Use of Power	41	(18)
Gerhard Goehler
Power, Ideology and Legitimacy	59	(18)
Mark Haugaard
Power and Authority, Resistance and Legitimacy	77	(16)
Stewart Clegg
II PRACTICES	93	(56)
Introduction to Part II	93	(3)
Henri Goverde
Power and Policy Networks	96	(16)
Henri Goverde
Jan van Tatenhove
Private and Public Power at the National Level	112	(20)
Hilmar Rommetvedt
Political Influence of NGOs on International Environmental Issues	132	(17)
Bas Arts
III GLOBALIZATIONS	149	(72)
Introduction to Part III	149	(6)
Philip G. Cerny
Globalization as Americanization	155	(15)
Erkki Berndtson
Globalization and the Disarticulation of Power: Towards a New Middle Ages?	170	(17)
Philip G. Cerny
Politics, Power and States in Globalization	187	(18)
Howard H. Lentner
Capitalism as a System of Global Power	205	(16)
Elina Penttinen
Epilogue	221	(2)
References	223	(17)
Index	240