Legitimating identities : the self-presentation of rulers and subjects /

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All rulers spend time convincing themselves of their right to rule. Legitimating Identities draws on a growing body of research in political science, history, and sociology to show how governments of all kinds devote resources and energy to cultivating their identity for their own self-justification...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Barker, Rodney S.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2001.
Subjects:
Political leadership > Psychological aspects.
Politicians > Psychology.
Self-acceptance.
Politiciens > Psychologie.
Acceptation de soi.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Political Process > Leadership.
Political leadership > Psychological aspects
Politicians > Psychology
Self-acceptance
Samfundsvidenskab > Sociologi.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgements; CHAPTER 1 Legitimacy and legitimation; CHAPTER 2 Legitimating identities; CHAPTER 3 King John s Christmas cards: self-legitimation; CHAPTER 4 Cousins at home and abroad; CHAPTER 5 Rebels and vigilantes; CHAPTER 6 Citizens; CHAPTER 7 Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.

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