Part I: Reading:

Mandatory Supplementary Reading (M1-B):

As a historian and sociologist, Mann is interested in how social power has evolved over time and (geographical) space. After years of research, he came to the conclusion that 1) many of the existing ways theorists study social power do now reflect the reality of social power and 2) it is best viewed through the study of complicated networks forming around four basic types of organizations intended to wield, grow, and keep social power: ideological, economic, military, and political (IEMP). Don't get caught in the weeds of academic jargon here: Read this chapter with an eye towards how institutionalized IEMP networks define and project crime, law, and justice as social power.

Watch my Powerpoint lecture located below to get a more thorough explanation of Mann's concepts after you read the readings. When you are finished you should be able to understand and explain the linked chart:

Michael Mann Societies as Organized Power Networks The Sources of Social Power Volume 1 A History of Power from the Beginning to AD 1760 New Edition Cambridge 2012 1 32 2.pdf

Part 2: Powerpoint Lecture:

The Aztec elites knew something about institutionalizing their power networks.

Mandatory Supplementary Video (M1-B):

After reading the article, please watch this 36 minute Power Point presentation explaining the relationship of Mann's IEMP formal power networks and organizations to McIllwain's "shadow IEMP informal power networks and organizations. This lecture (the only PowerPoint for the entire class) builds on Michael Mann's idea about social power being institutionalized by IEMP power networks. I explain how those out of power create their own IEMP "shadow" power networks that exit in constant tension and cooperation with the institutionalized IEMP power networks.

This is an important theme underscoring a lot of what will be taught through course material the semester so please make sure you understand it. Contact your instructor/facilitator if you need more assistance understanding the argument.

This link below allows you to watch the presentation. It is closed-captioned.

Contact me directly or your facilitator/tutor if you still have problems with accessing the presentation.

NOTE: For some reason the rendering cut the first few seconds off. Check the CC transcript if you want to hear what was said.

NOTE: This concept is a major foundation for this course. Make sure you understand it. Contact me if you need help.