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Definitions of politics
Role of power, force, influence and authority in
politics
Traditional:
Derived from traditional norms defining the position,
for example Monarchy, feudal lordship, hereditary
chieftainships.
Charismatic:
Derived from personal qualities of the leaders, for
example leaders of political, military and religious
movements.
Rational Legal:
Defined by rational legal norms for example authority in
bureaucratic organizations. (Spencer, 1970, p.132)
Key takeaways:
Sources:
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Garner, R., Ferdinand, P, Lawson, S. Introduction to Politics 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press
2009.
Heywood, Andrew. Political Theory: An Introduction 3rd ed. Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan, 2004.
Leftwich, Adrian (ed.). What is Politics? The Activity and its Study. Cambridge: Polity Press Ltd.,
2004.
Parsons, Talcott. On the concept of power in The American Philosophical Society, Vol. 107, No. 3
(Jun. 19, 1963), pp. 232-262
Shively, Phillips, W. Power and Choice: an Introduction to Political Science 5th edn. New York:
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Spencer, M.E. Weber on legitimate Norms and Authority in The British Journal of Sociology, Vol.
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