Patrimonialism: How Elite Power Shapes Governance and Society

Dive into Patrimonialism, a deep dive into patrimonial governance in political science. This book reveals how personal loyalty and family ties shape power and governance, impacting political systems and state structures. A vital resource for professionals, students, and enthusiasts, it offers a thorough understanding of political authority and its many variations.

Chapters Brief Overviews:

1: Patrimonialism: Explores how political power is tied to personal loyalties and family connections.

2: Neopatrimonialism: Examines how modern states blend traditional patrimonial elements.

3: Tripartite Classification of Authority: Details authority types and their influence on political structures.

4: Traditional Authority: Discusses the role of traditional authority in sustaining patrimonialism.

5: Politics (Aristotle): Connects Aristotle’s political theories to patrimonial governance.

6: First Brazilian Republic: Analyzes the influence of patrimonialism in the First Brazilian Republic.

7: Kleptocracy: Explores how kleptocracy and patrimonialism reinforce each other.

8: Sultanism: Examines Sultanism’s characteristics within patrimonial governance.

9: Tsarist Autocracy: Discusses Tsarist autocracy as a model of patrimonialism.

10: Despotism: Explores how despotism reflects patrimonial principles.

11: Government: Provides an overview of government structures interacting with patrimonialism.

12: Monarchy: Explores the intersection between monarchy and patrimonialism.

13: Oligarchy: Examines how oligarchies align with patrimonial governance.

14: Republic: Analyzes the relationship between republics and patrimonial practices.

15: Aristocracy: Discusses the reflection of patrimonial values in aristocratic systems.

16: Autocracy: Explores how autocratic rule embodies patrimonial governance.

17: Political System: Analyzes how different political systems interact with patrimonialism.

18: List of Forms of Government: Reviews forms of government that display patrimonial traits.

19: Diarchy: Discusses dual leadership systems with patrimonial elements.

20: Emperor of Russia: Examines how the Russian Emperor exemplified patrimonial rule.

21: Conservatism in Russia: Explores the link between conservatism and patrimonial governance in Russia.

Patrimonialism offers crucial insights into the relationship between personal loyalty and political power. Through case studies and analysis, it sheds light on the mechanisms of governance, making it an indispensable resource.