Barnard, F. M.

Social and political bonds a mosaic of contrast and convergence / [electronic resource] : F.M. Barnard. - Montreal ; Ithaca [N.Y.] : McGill-Queen's University Press, c2010. - 240 p. - McGill-Queen's studies in the history of ideas ; 50 . - McGill-Queen's studies in the history of ideas ; 50. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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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Political sociology.
Mediation.
Public relations and politics.
Political participation.
Civics.
Democracy.


Electronic books.

JA76 / .B35 2010eb

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