Cover; Half Title; Series Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Acknowledgements; 1. What is hierarchy and why does it matter?; Hierarchy is pervasive; Organizational hierarchies; The inherent problematic of hierarchy; The chapters that follow; Notes; References; PART I: Hierarchy in society at large; 2. Normative perspectives on hierarchy; Philosophy; Religion; Feudalism; Management thought; Conclusion; Notes; References; 3. Perspectives on hierarchy in the human and social sciences; Hierarchy as anatural phenomenon; Hierarchy as asocial construct; Conclusion; References