ISBN-13: 9780415564212 / Angielski / Twarda / 2010 / 258 str.
ISBN-13: 9780415564212 / Angielski / Twarda / 2010 / 258 str.
Social power, defined as "the ability to set standards, create norms and values that are deemed legitimate and desirable, without resorting to coercion or payment," is a central part of contemporary international politics. This text introduces and defines the concept of social power and considers how it works in international politics. It demonstrates how social power is a complex phenomenon that manifests itself in a wide variety of ways and circumstances, particularly in culture, institutions, law, and the media. Providing a global perspective on the role of social power from the EU, the US, the Middle East, and China, this book:
This text introduces and defines the new concept of social power and examines how it works in international politics. It demonstrates how social power is a complex phenomenon that manifests itself in a wide variety of ways and circumstances, particularly in culture, institutions, law, and the media. Providing a global perspective on the role of social power; from the EU, the US, Middle East and China, this book:
This book will be of great use to readers who want a deeper understanding of the comprehensive changes taking place in the nature of power in contemporary international politics, particularly students and scholars of International Relations and Political Science, Media and Communications.