Understanding Power through Watergate

Tian-jia Dong is Assistant Professor of Sociology and Social Work, Westfield State College, Westfield, Massachusetts. Professor Dong holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Boston College.

• Chapter 1 AcknowledgmentsChapter 2 Introduction: The Arrogance of PowerChapter 3 The Interpersonal Power Dynamics Inside WashingtonChapter 4 The Formation of Washington Collective Over DynamicsChapter 5 The Strength of the Wasting Collective PowerChapter 6 The Difficulty of Genuine Communication Mass SocietyChapter 7 The Difficulty of Uncoupling Inside WashingtonChapter 8 The Final Advancement of the Washington Collective PowerChapter 9 Conclusion: Toward a New ProgressivismChapter 10 Appendix: Methodical DiscussionsChapter 11 BibliographyChapter 12 Index

Dong's book has the merit of underscoring how informal networks are important to understanding political struggle, especially in a time of crisis.