In this enormously influential book, Jurgen Habermas examines the deep
tensions and crisis tendencies which underlie the development of
contemporary Western societies and develops a powerful analysis of the
legitimation problems faced by modern states. Habermas argues that
Western societies have succeeded to some extent in stabilizing the
economic fluctuations associated with capitalism, but this has created
a new range of crisis tendencies which are expressed in other spheres.
States intervene in economic life and attempt to regulate markets, but
they find themselves confronted by increasing and often conflicting
demands. As individuals become increasingly disillusioned, the state
is faced with the possibility of a mass withdrawal of loyalty or
support - a 'legitimation crisis'. Widely recognized as a classic of
contemporary social and political analysis, Legitimation Crisis sheds
light on a range of issues which are central to current debates, from
the decline of class conflict and the disillusionment with established
political institutions to the crisis of the welfare state. It remains
essential reading for students of sociology, politics and the social
sciences generally.
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ISBN
9780745694153
Publisert
2018
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Wiley Professional, Reference & Trade
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Engelsk
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Digital bok
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