Political Man


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One of the most influential works on political sociology ever written, this book explores the relationship between social structure and political behavior. Lipset's insights into the factors that shape political culture and ideology are as relevant today as when the book was first published. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.







Political Man


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Political Man


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"The most important single volume on the sociology of voting yet to appear in the United States or anywhere else."-- Political Science Quarterly. "Lipset has once again demonstrated his preeminence in the fields of both sociology and political science."-- Commentary.




POLITICAL MAN


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Political Man


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Ever since the term sociology was first applied to the systematic study of social relationships, the analysis of poHtical processes and institutions has been one of its most important concerns. No sociologist can conceive of a study of society that does not include the poHtical system as a major part of the analysis. And many pohtical scientists, particularly in recent years, have argued, sometimes wdth others in their own field, that it is impossible to study pohtical processes except as special cases of more general sociological and psychological relationships. The increasing collaboration, as well as the acceptance of common concepts and methods, among those studying poHtical behavior within the fields of poHtical science, sociology, psychology, and anthropology (each of the latter three now having a recognized sub-discipline dealing wdth poHtics) is new evidence of the basic unity of the social sciences. The study of man in society cannot fruitfully be compartmentalized according to substantive concerns. ...







The Politics of Social Solidarity


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By analyzing the competing concerns of different social "actors" behind the evolution of social policy, this study explains why some nations had an easy time in developing a welfare state while others fought long entrenched battles.




First to the Party


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What determines the interests, ideologies, and alliances that make up political parties? In its entire history, the United States has had only a handful of party transformations. First to the Party concludes that groups like unions and churches, not voters or politicians, are the most consistent influences on party transformation.