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Social and political bonds : a mosaic of contrast and convergence /

"Is it possible to bridge the gap between the secrecy of the state and the people who are governed? F.M. Barnard argues that mediation between people and purposes, parts and wholes, voluntariness and coercion, not only can but must occur in a fair society and outlines a range of strategies that...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Barnard, F. M. (Frederick M.)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Montreal ; Ithaca, N.Y. : McGill-Queen's University Press, ©2010.
Colección:McGill-Queen's studies in the history of ideas ; 50.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introductory perspectives
  • Status identification : class and social mobility
  • Social interaction : conflict, cooperation and culture
  • Political development : dynamics and contexts
  • Power and political authorization
  • Electoral choices : parties and governments
  • Democracy : scripts and players
  • Hidden powers and odd allies : lobbyists and bureaucrats
  • Political mediation : parts and wholes (an overview)
  • Bridging and belonging : concluding reflections.