Seeing Politics Differently introduces students to political sociology - the study of how power is distributed within society. Arguing that politics is about much more than the debates and decisions of government, this concise text reveals how political struggles are inextricably tied to everyday life. Through thoughtful discussions of key perspectives and approaches, the authors demonstrate the importance of questioning who holds power in our society, where that power comes from, and how individuals and groups can bring about change.

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Karen Stanbridge is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the Memorial University of Newfoundland and teaches and publishes work in the areas of state theory, social movements, and nationalism. Her recent research concerns the role and treatment of children in nationalist projects in Newfoundland, Finland, and Ireland.

Howard Ramos is an Associate Professor of sociology at Dalhousie University. He investigates issues of social justice and equity and has published on Canadian Aboriginal mobilization, transnational human rights, and immigration.

"The text is clear and accessible. . . . Discussions of difficult subjects such as 'power' are nuanced yet boiled down to an understandable level for undergraduates, without being dull." --Gerry Coulter, Bishop's University

"A convincing and accessible account of politics. . . . The extensive references to Canadian material and authors is extremely welcome and addresses a very important absence in the Canadian context." --José Julián López, University of Ottawa