Review Article 1

The article by William Domhoff “The Class-Domination Theory of Power” addresses the theory of power among the different classes of the American people. In the united State history, power network has been considered to be the economic one. However, the elite business owning class and the working class together with small business have changed this history (Domhoff 1). There are quite a number of skilled crafted workers as well as highly trained professionals such as scientists, lawyers, physicians and architects who have influenced the power market. Business owners can rule because money has power in it. This means that people who work in the fields and factories can be divided into different groups of free, slave, black and white. A high number of immigrants have made it difficult to fight for better wages and social benefits (Domhoff 1).

The article “Bringing The State Back In: Retrospect And Prospect” by Skocpol Thenda emphasizes on the state structure in which development of the welfare of the state is addressed. Skocpol the research by Peter Evans on the recognized needs of the state that are met in order to improve the conceptualizations of the nation structure and how the State can be transformed (Skocpol 110). Social and corporate revolution has played an integral part in restoring the success of the state.

Martin Carnoy “The State And Political Theory” article clarify on the significance of the contemporary debate about the social role which has increasingly gained a great acknowledgment in the state complexity (Carnoy 10). Carnoy analyzes Marxist political theories in which individuals do not seem to consider the theoretical movement. Carnoy identifies that there is a major shift in the Marxist view. Due to these views the state has become a central theme in the United States. In addition, there has been a greater social, economic and governmental in the modern world in which industrial economies have played a significant role. Social services, media, production, and employment have led to great political economy (Carnoy 39).

“The Power Elite And The State” article by William Domhoff takes into consideration the power the rich possesses. In order to prove this argument the liberalism, Marxism, and the state theory explain into details the cohesion of the different classes and the state and the social democrats are the governing bodies in the state (Domhoff 25). The policies implemented and the decision made by them involves what the elite have to say about it.

According to Laumann, Knoke, and Kim in “A Comparative Study Of Energy And Health Domains” article takes into consideration the specific causal factors that affect the overall organization participation in policy domain of the state. Participation involves advocacy, foreign trade, civil rights, energy, and health.  The assumption model underlies the research though trade unions, professionals, labor unions and the societies as they are the key policy domains (Laumann, Knoke, & Kim 2). In order to achieve this organization has different attributes such as decision making, public visibility, and function focuses (Laumann, Knoke, & Kim 10).

Neumann “Theoretical Frameworks In Political Sociology” take into consideration Domhoff presentation of the alternative mental image of the ruling class in America. Neumann looks at the mental image of politics which controls a large number of the total population due to the thinking tends which can be loose and fuzzy (Neumann 84). According to Neumann democracy is a major focus as it related to the equal representation that operates in the state in the context of shared values (Neumann 87). Power is created through hegemony and struggle which involves voting, lobbying and to some extend military force (Neumann 88).

John and Antony article of “Political Sociology: Power And Participation In The Modern World” relate to the rapid and the great change that the world is experiencing. There had been creating new states while the old ones have collapsed. Capitalism has led to great profits while democracy has become more victorious.  With the changes being experienced trade barriers have been eliminated as well as free movement enhanced. Great wars have been minimized creating a peaceful world for people to live in (John & Antony 1). Besides power and authority institution, networks and culture are crucial concepts of political sociologists (John & Antony 4).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Work Cited

 Domhoff Williams. “The Class-Domination Theory of Power”. 2005, Pg 1-14

Domhoff, Williams., The Power Elite And The State: How policy is made in America. 1990.pp 1-28

John, G., and Anthony, M. Political sociology: Power and Participation In The Modern World. Oxford University Press. Ch.1 Introduction 2008.pp 1-8

Laumann, Knoke, and Kim. “An Organizational Approach to State Policy
Formation: A Comparative Study of Energy and Health Domains” 1985 (Pp. 1-5, 16-17)

Martin Carnoy. The State and Political Theory. “The state and American political thought”. 1984.Pp. 10-12; 23-39; 42-43

Skocpol, T., 2008. Bringing the State Back In: Retrospect and Prospect The 2007 Johan Skytte Prize Lecture. Scandinavian Political Studies, 31(2), pp.109-124.

William Neumann. “Theoretical Frameworks in Political Sociology”.  2005Ch.3 Pp. 89-108