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David Beetham's book explores the legitimation of power both as an issue in political and social science theory and in relation to the legitimacy of contemporary political systems including its breakdown in revolution. 'An admirable text which is far reaching in its scope and extraordinary in the clarity with which it covers a wide range of material...One xan have nothing but the highest regard for this volume.' - David Held, Times Higher Education Supplement ;'Beetham has produced a study bound to revolutionize sociological thinking and teaching...Seminal and profoundly original...Beetham's book should become the obligitory reading for every teacher and practitioner of social science.' - Zygmunt Bauman, SociologyProduct Identifiers
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
ISBN-139780333375396
eBay Product ID (ePID)91416730
Product Key Features
Number of Pages267 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameThe Legitimation of Power
Publication Year1991
TypeTextbook
AuthorDavid Beetham
Subject AreaPolitical Science
SeriesIssues in Political Theory
Dimensions
Item Height216 mm
Item Weight355 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorDavid Beetham