Social and Political Bonds : A Mosaic of Contrast and Convergence (Mcgill-queen's Studies in the History of Ideas)

Barnard, F.M.

McGill-Queen's University Press（2010/02発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 240 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780773536470
• DDC分類 306.2

Full Description

Warning specifically against official moralistic rhetoric, the ignoring of civic demands, and hidden acts of power by anonymous governmental bureaucracies and lobbyists, F.M. Barnard uses an approach that blurs the boundaries of specialized fields of study in order to recognize the degree to which individual choice influences political force. He also shows how any attempt to achieve a balance between the state and society requires a developed political judgement and a measured view of what can be politically attained and demanded. A masterfully clear work that synthesizes centuries of political theory, Social and Political Bonds makes a powerful and well-reasoned case for the benefits of civic involvement and governmental cooperation.

Contents

Preface 1 Introductory Perspectives; 2 Status Identification: Class and Social Mobility; 3 Social Interaction: Conflict, Cooperation and Culture; 4 Political Development: Dynamics and Contexts; 5 Power and Political Authorization; 6 Electoral Choices: Parties and Governments; 7 Democracy: Scripts and Players; 8 Hidden Powers and Odd Allies: Lobbyists and Bureaucrats; 9 Political Mediation: Parts and Wholes (An Overview); 10 Bridging and Belonging: Concluding Reflections Index