One of a series of resources for teaching sociology at the postsecondary level, this volume contains syllabi and a bibliography of instructional materials for courses in political sociology. Material is arranged in four sections. Section 1, an introduction, provides an overview of the American Sociological Association Teaching Resources Center, a description of the syllabi and materials selection procedure for this volume, and a discussion of plans for revision of the resource book. Section 2 contains over 50 course syllabi, arranged according to the following categories: introductory and survey courses; the development of the concepts of political sociology, power, power bases, and opposition to power holders; particular societies or areas; comparative political sociology; the state, bureaucracy, and policy making; and change and revolution. Syllabi generally contain the following information: instructor and university, course overview, schedule of class topics and assignments, and a reading list. Section 3 contains the Oxford University reading list and examination in political sociology. The reading list includes over 250 citations listed under categories of introductory and general texts, classical texts and commentaries, political power, social bases of political conflict and party competition, relations between state and society, revolutions, and political attitudes. The examination contains 12 essay questions. A final section lists publication contributors. (LP)