Political Man
Book • 1960
'Political Man' explores the social requisites of democracy and the conditions under which democratic societies thrive.
Lipset examines the relationship between economic development, social class, and political attitudes, arguing that certain social and economic factors are conducive to democratic stability.
The book analyzes the role of education, religion, and other social institutions in shaping political behavior.
Lipset also investigates the sources of authoritarianism and political extremism, offering insights into the factors that undermine democratic governance.
'Political Man' is a seminal work in political sociology, influencing debates about the foundations of democracy and the challenges of political development.
Lipset examines the relationship between economic development, social class, and political attitudes, arguing that certain social and economic factors are conducive to democratic stability.
The book analyzes the role of education, religion, and other social institutions in shaping political behavior.
Lipset also investigates the sources of authoritarianism and political extremism, offering insights into the factors that undermine democratic governance.
'Political Man' is a seminal work in political sociology, influencing debates about the foundations of democracy and the challenges of political development.
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Mentioned as a great work of apolitical Marxism which offers a comprehensive analysis of political thinking.
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