Political Parties and the Concept of Power

An original investigation of the nature of the forces that make members and representatives both loyal and beneficial to a contemporary political party, this book combines theoretical reflection with interview and archive material to provide a unique perspective on power, arguing that it is more complex and nuanced than is frequently assumed.

Autorentext

Danny Rye

Inhalt

1. Power and the Analysis of Political Parties 2. The Concept of Power 3. Individualistic Power 4. Strategic Power 5. Bureaucratic Power 6. Constitutive Power 7. Disciplinary Control 8. Conclusion: Political Parties and the Concept of Power