Authority: Exploring Power Dynamics and Governance Structures

Explore the world of power dynamics with "Authority," a key addition to the "Political Science" series. This book delves into how authority functions across political systems, offering insights into its formation, maintenance, and challenges.

Chapters:

1. Authority - Defines authority and its role in political systems.

2. Sovereignty - Examines the development and impact of sovereignty.

3. Totalitarianism - Analyzes the rise and control mechanisms of totalitarian regimes.

4. Statism - Investigates state power concentration and its effects on freedoms.

5. Legitimacy (political) - Explores principles of political legitimacy and authority acceptance.

6. Rational-legal authority - Discusses Max Weber's concept of rational-legal authority in bureaucracies.

7. Auctoritas - Looks at the Roman concept of auctoritas and its influence.

8. Carl Schmitt - Reviews Schmitt’s theories on sovereignty and authority.

9. Legitimation - Examines how authority is legitimized and its impact on stability.

10. The Origins of Totalitarianism - Analyzes factors leading to totalitarian regimes.

11. Political freedom - Investigates political freedom's relation to authority.

12. Deliberative democracy - Explores deliberative democracy principles and authority justification.

13. Bureaucrat - Understands the role of bureaucrats in maintaining authority.

14. Rebellion - Analyzes rebellion causes and effects on political change.

15. Social philosophy - Connects social philosophy with authority themes.

16. Alexandre Kojève - Examines Kojève’s contributions to authority and political theory.

17. Carl Joachim Friedrich - Explores Friedrich’s perspectives on authority.

18. Index of social and political philosophy articles - Provides reference to related philosophical discussions.

19. Index of philosophy of law articles - Offers insights into legal philosophies related to authority.

20. Comparison of Nazism and Stalinism - Compares totalitarian ideologies and their approach to authority.

21. Post-truth - Investigates the impact of post-truth on public perception and authority.

"Authority" delivers theoretical and practical knowledge to enhance your understanding of power and governance. Invest in "Authority" to deepen your grasp of these critical concepts.