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The Ideology of Power and the Power of Ideology

The Ideology of Power and the Power of Ideology

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Our take on the The Ideology of Power and the Power of Ideology

Göran Therborn's short book is a theoretical essay on how power shapes ideology and how ideology sustains power. It sets out a framework for analyzing ideologies through what they say about what exists, what is good, and what is possible, and it argues that class is not the only axis of domination. It suits readers of Marxist and critical social theory who want a compact, argument-driven text rather than a survey. Compared with broader introductions to ideology, it is denser and more abstract, and reviewers treat it as a classic of the field rather than an easy entry point.

Best forStudents of sociology and political theoryReaders of Marxist and critical theoryAnyone studying how ideology works in politicsResearchers who want a compact theoretical framework
Pros
  • Short and tightly argued
  • Offers a usable framework for analyzing ideologies
  • Goes beyond class to other forms of domination
  • Written by a major figure in the field
  • Reprinted for decades as a standard reference
Cons
  • Dense and abstract prose
  • Assumes familiarity with Marxist theory
  • Little concrete case material
  • Not an introductory survey

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What reviewers say

Reviewers and scholars treat it as a landmark theoretical statement on ideology, valued for its framework and its brevity. Many find the argument demanding and the writing abstract, which limits it to readers already versed in social theory.

What people mention
  • FrameworkPraisedReaders value the three-part scheme for analyzing what an ideology says about existence, goodness and possibility.
  • BrevityPraisedMany note that the argument is made in very few pages without losing its force.
  • DifficultyCriticisedReviewers describe the prose as dense and the argument as hard to follow without background reading.
  • ExamplesCriticisedSome readers want more concrete historical cases to ground the abstract claims.

Specifications

Format
PaperbackSource
Release Year
1999Source
Language
EnglishSource
Publisher
Verso BooksSource

Questions and answers

Is this a good first book on ideology?
Not really. It assumes some grounding in Marxist and critical theory. A general introduction is a better starting point before this one.
What is the book's main argument?
Therborn argues that ideologies work by telling people what exists, what is good and what is possible, and that power operates through several axes, not class alone.
How long is it?
It is a short book, roughly a long essay in length, so it can be read in a few sittings despite its density.
Is this edition complete?
The Verso paperback is the standard English edition of the text, with the author's argument presented in full.
Does it cover religion and philosophy?
It touches on belief systems broadly, but its focus is social and political theory rather than religion or philosophy as such.
Where is the The Ideology of Power and the Power of Ideology cheapest?
At Target, for $19.95, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the The Ideology of Power and the Power of Ideology?
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Genre
Religion & PhilosophySource
Release Date
1999-06Source