The Sources Of Social Power, Volume 2: The Rise... -
Mann argues that these four power sources have relative autonomy but "congeal" around macro-institutions like capitalism and the nation-state.
A detailed review in the American Journal of Sociology evaluates Mann's explanation of the rise of nations and the causes of World War I. The Sources of Social Power, Volume 2: The Rise...
It explores how class conflict and national identity became "entwined" during this period. Mann argues that these four power sources have
Volume 2 is particularly noted for its theory of the modern state , examining its shift toward civilian functions like education and social provision. The Sources of Social Power, Volume 2: The Rise...