Power and domination are central concepts in social science yet, up to now, they have been undertheorized. This wide-ranging book guides students through the complexities and implications of both concepts. It provides systematic accounts of current debates about the dynamics and rationale of state power in an era of globalization, social citizenship and the significance of social movements. The contributions of Parsons, Giddens, Foucault, Mann, Arendt, Habermas and Castells are clearly set out and critically assessed.

Power and Domination
The Dominant Perspective
Analyzing Power and Domination
Capitalism and Struggle
From the Factory to the Smart Machine
States
Domination or Empowerment?
Capitalism, States and Public Spheres I
Habermas¿ Political Journey
Capitalism, States and Public Spheres II
Empowerment in the Public Sphere
Citizenship
Constituting Political Community
New Social Movements
Politics of Identity and Politics of Distribution

As well as teaching Sociology at the Londen School of Economics, Angus Stewart is also the Course Director of the Master¿s Programme in Political Sociology.