Democratic elitism : new theoretical and comparative perspectives / / edited by Heinrich Best and John Higley.

Joseph Schumpeter's “competitive theory of democracy” – often labeled democratic elitism - has struck many as an apt and insightful description of how representative democracy works, even though convinced democrats detect an elitist thrust they find disturbing. But neither Schumpeter nor subseq...

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Superior document:International studies in sociology and social anthropology, v. 111
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Year of Publication:2010
Edition:1st ed.
Language:English
Series:International studies in sociology and social anthropology ; v. 111.
Physical Description:1 online resource (247 p.)
Notes:Selected papers from an international conference took place during June 2007 in the Old Castle of Dornburg, Germany.
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Table of Contents:
  • Preliminary Material / H. Best and J. Higley
  • Introduction: Democratic Elitism Reappraised / Heinrich Best and John Higley
  • “They Ain’T Making Elites Like They Used To”: The Never Ending Trouble With Democratic Elitism / Jens Borchert
  • Beyond The Happy Consensus About Democratic Elitism / András Körösényi
  • Democratic Elitism – Conflict And Consensus / Fredrick Engelstad
  • Elites’ Illusions About Democracy / John Higley
  • Associated Rivals: Antagonism And Cooperation In The German Political Elite / Heinrich Best
  • Political Versus Media Elites In Norway / Trygve Gulbrandsen
  • Elite Formation And Democratic Elitism In Central And Eastern Europe: A Comparative Analysis / Michael Edinger
  • Hungary: Between Consolidated And Simulated Democracy / György Lengyel and Gabriella Ilonszki
  • The Assault On Democratic Elitism In Poland / Jacek Wasilewski
  • Democracy By Elite Co-Optation: Democratic Elitism In Multi-Ethnic States / Anton Steen and Mindaugas Kuklys
  • Epilogue: Democratic Elitism And Western Political Thought / John Higley
  • Index / H. Best and J. Higley.