Contested Status of Political Elites

Name: Contested Status of Political Elites
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

The Contested Status of Political ElitesAt the Crossroads\nAuthor(s): Lars Vogel, Ronald Gebauer, Axel Salheiser\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367665937, 978-0367665937\nSynopsis\nContemporary Western societies are witnessing ground-breaking social, economic and political changes at an accelerating pace. These changes are challenging the way democracy works and the role that political elites play in this system of government. \n\nUsing a theoretical and empirical approach, this volume argues that political elites are urged to develop new strategies in order to achieve interest aggregation, to safeguard collective action, and to maintain elite autonomy and stability. The adaptive capacities of political elites are assessed through case studies, comparative and longitudinal analyses of their social structure, their recruitment patterns, and their attitudes. The book includes contributions from reputable scholar.