The Sociology of Sovereignty
Rasmussen, Terje Examining sovereignty as a fundamental and contested concept at the heart of European politics and constitutionalism since early modern times, this book addresses the concept of sovereignty as a sociological topic. The history of sovereignty tells a tale of absolute power, and over the years has referred to God, the King, the people, the nation and the state. It has constantly been at the centre of controversy, revolution and war. Just as cent...