Social and political bonds : a mosaic of contrast and convergence

Social and political bonds : a mosaic of contrast and convergence / F.M. Barnard.

"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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Main Author: Barnard, F. M. (Frederick M.)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Montreal ; Ithaca, N.Y. : McGill-Queen's University Press, ©2010.
Series:McGill-Queen's studies in the history of ideas ; 50.
Subjects:
Political sociology.
Mediation.
Public relations and politics.
Political participation.
Civics.
Democracy.
mediation.
democracy.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Cultural Policy.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Anthropology > Cultural.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Popular Culture.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > General.
Civics
Democracy
Mediation
Political participation
Political sociology
Public relations and politics
Politische Kommunikation
Bürgerbeteiligung
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Table of Contents:
  • 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.

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