élite theory — élite, élite theory It was the work of two nineteenth century Italians Vilfredo Pareto and Gaetano Mosca that turned the rather commonplace observation that for much of recorded human history the few have ruled the many into an important… … Dictionary of sociology
Elite theory — In political science and sociology, elite theory is a theory of the state which seeks to describe and explain the power relationships in contemporary society. The theory posits that a small minority, consisting of members of the economic elite… … Wikipedia
élite — élite, élite theory It was the work of two nineteenth century Italians Vilfredo Pareto and Gaetano Mosca that turned the rather commonplace observation that for much of recorded human history the few have ruled the many into an important… … Dictionary of sociology
Political settlement — Political Settlement: Concept in political theory linked to Elite theory, States, and State building. Joel Migdal has suggested that the concept of political settlements has a pedigree going back to the work of Barrington Moore. Political… … Wikipedia
Political Parties (book) — Political Parties: A Sociological Study of the Oligarchical Tendencies of Modern Democracy is a book by sociologist Robert Michels, published in 1911 (translated to English in 1915), and first introducing the concept of iron law of oligarchy. It… … Wikipedia
political system — Introduction the set of formal legal institutions that constitute a “government” or a “ state.” This is the definition adopted by many studies of the legal or constitutional arrangements of advanced political orders. More broadly defined,… … Universalium
Elite — For other uses, see Elite (disambiguation). Elite (occasionally spelled élite) (Latin, electus chosen ) refers to an exceptional and/or privileged group that wields considerable power within its sphere of influence. Depending on the context, this … Wikipedia
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Political theatre — In the history of theatre, there is long tradition of performances addressing issues of current events and central to society itself, encouraging consciousness and social change. The political satire performed by the comic poets at the theatres,… … Wikipedia
political science — political scientist. a social science dealing with political institutions and with the principles and conduct of government. [1770 80] * * * Academic discipline concerned with the empirical study of government and politics. Political scientists… … Universalium
Political sociology — is the study of power and the intersection of personality, social structure and politics. Political sociology is interdisciplinary, where political science and sociology intersect. The discipline uses comparative history to analyze systems of… … Wikipedia