Who and What Govern in the World of the States? : A Comparative Study of Constitutions, Citizenry, Power, and Ideology in Contemporary Politics

Lumumba-Kasongo, Tukumbi

University Press of America（2005/10発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 244 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780761830771
• DDC分類 320

Full Description

This pedagogical study makes a theoretical contribution toward further understanding of the concepts of power, ideology, governance, the roles and rights of citizens, democracy, constitutions, the corporate foundation of the state, and the nature of the dynamic relationship among the states. It looks specifically at developing countries and the industrial world, giving serious comparative thought to historical, sociological, and political concerns. Significantly, the three actors central to the study-the state, its citizens, and private corporations-are consistently at odds. The conflicting relationship between the three is characterized by the struggle for self-interest, self-preservation, and consensus, which varies based on the nature of the nation-state and its geopolitical location.

Contents

Chapter 1 Preface
Chapter 2 Introduction
Chapter 3 Constitution as Thought and Praxis
Chapter 4 On Citizenry
Chapter 5 Democracy as a Global Force
Chapter 6 Ideology: What Is Its New Role in the 21st Century?
Chapter 7 Theories of Corporate Power
Chapter 8 Conclusion: Summary and New Perspectives
Chapter 9 Tables
Chapter 10 Bibliography
Chapter 11 Index