Czech Elites and General Public: Leadership, Cohesion and Democracy - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 8024618443 ISBN 13 : 9788024618449

Editeur : Karolinum,Nakladatelstvi Univerzity Karlovy,Czech Republic, 2011

Synopsis

This comprehensive volume examines the relationships between the ruling elites of the Czech Republic and the general public. Sociologist Pavol Fric and other expert contributors consider the dynamics of this relationship, the degree to which citizens accept and follow the decisions and direction of the elites, and the way this relationship has shaped the process of post-communist modernization within Czech society. Drawing on both quantitative and qualitative data, the authors provide important insights into the quality of elite-public relations, the nuance of intra-elite relations, and the values of these groups, both shared and independent. All of the conditions analyzed are also presented in light of how they threaten or contribute to democratic stability in a post-communist society. The questions and conclusions drawn from this study will be essential to the study of elite tradition, leadership, and democratic alternatives, and will greatly contribute to our understanding of contemporary Central European society.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Pavol Fric is a lecturer in sociology and research director of the Centre for Social and Economic Strategies at Charles University in Prague.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Karolinum,Nakladatelstvi Univerzity Karlovy,Czech Republic
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 8024618443
• ISBN 13: 9788024618449
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 188
• Éditeur: Fric Pavol
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible