Michael Mann Books

Focusing on the dynamics of power, this volume explores the intricate relationships that emerged during the Industrial Revolution and continued through the First World War. It examines how industrial advancements influenced social, political, and economic structures, shaping the conflicts and alliances of the era. Through detailed analysis, the book sheds light on the transformative impact of industrialization on society and its role in the lead-up to global conflict.

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Volume 1 examines interrelations between sources of power from neolithic times up to just before the Industrial Revolution in England.

"Michael Mann, four-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker and writer-director of Heat, Collateral, Thief, Manhunter, and Miami Vice, teams up with Edgar Award-winning author Meg Gardiner to deliver Mann's first crime novel--an explosive return to the world and characters of his classic film Heat--an all-new story that illuminates what happened before and after the iconic film"-- Provided by publisher

This third volume of Michael Mann's analytical history of social power focuses on the interrelated development of capitalism, nation-states and empires.

This fourth volume of Michael Mann's analytical history of social power covers the period from 1945 to the present.

This second volume deals with power relations between the Industrial Revolution and the First World War.

Craig Calhoun, Dilip Gaonkar, and Charles Taylor argue that democracies have embraced individual freedom at the expense of equality and solidarity, economic growth at the expense of democracy. Rebuilding local communities and large-scale institutions is now crucial, with attention to the public good beyond private advantage or ingroup loyalty.

The Dark Side of Democracy is the most comprehensive study of ethnic cleansing.

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