ISBN:
0511016972
,
9780511016974
,
0521808227
,
9780521808224
,
052100425X
,
9780521004251
,
0511044607
,
9780511044601
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (viii, 161 p.)
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Barker, Rodney S Legitimating identities
DDC:
303.34
Keywords:
Political leadership Psychological aspects
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Politicians Psychology
;
Self-acceptance
;
Politicians Psychology
;
Political leadership Psychological aspects
;
POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Process ; Leadership
;
Political leadership ; Psychological aspects
;
Politicians ; Psychology
;
Self-acceptance
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
All rulers spend time convincing themselves of their right to rule. Legitimating Identities draws on a growing body of research in political science, history, and sociology to show how governments of all kinds devote resources and energy to cultivating their identity for their own self-justification and esteem
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 141-157) and index. - Description based on print version record
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