This is an introductory course covering the major themes in political sociology. It will examine the major perspectives and arguments comprising the field, including classical and contemporary readings. Among other things the course will cover various political phenomena ranging from the state, to the market, to civil society and will analyze how power is defined, attained and sustained in society and will examine political power as related to social realities such as democratic elections, class conflict, elite networks, power sharing, protest, and revolution.