Local Elites In Western Democracies: A Comparative Analysis Of Urban Political Leaders In The U.s., Sweden, And The Netherlands

by Samuel J. Eldersveld

Overview

This book provides a clear, candid picture of urban political leaders' political and social backgrounds, their perceptions of problems, their political values, and their past and current experience in mobilizing support for their policies in Western democracies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367166779
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/07/2020
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.62(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

1. The Comparative Study of Local Political Elites 2. Social and Political Backgrounds 3. The Problem Environments of Cities as Perceived by Elites 4. Elite Perceptions of Conflicts in Their Communities 5. Elite Influence Perceptions: Differential Patterns and Structures 6. The Political Contacts of Local Elites 7. The Political Values of Local Elites 8. Path Models of Community Effective Action Using Elite Data: An Exploratory Approach 9. Comparative Perspectives on Local Leadership in Western Democracies: Concluding Observations