A Study of the Principles of Politics: Being an Essay Towards Political Rationalization - Hardcover

Catlin, George E. G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1025328930 ISBN 13: 9781025328935

Verlag: Tradd Street Press, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

"A Study of the Principles of Politics: Being an Essay Towards Political Rationalization" is an influential work by George E. G. Catlin that seeks to establish a systematic and scientific foundation for the study of political life. Moving beyond mere descriptive history, Catlin explores the fundamental principles that govern political behavior and organization, advocating for a "political rationalization" that treats the discipline with the rigor of a social science.

The work is distinguished by its focus on the concept of power as the central unit of analysis. Catlin examines how individual wills interact to form social groups and how these dynamics result in the institutionalized structures of the state. By analyzing the psychological and sociological underpinnings of authority and obedience, the author attempts to identify universal laws that guide governance and social control.

This volume remains a significant contribution to early 20th-century political theory, offering a bridge between classical political philosophy and the modern behavioral approach. It provides readers with a deep intellectual inquiry into the nature of sovereignty, the function of political parties, and the structural requirements for a stable and rational society. Catlin's insights into the mechanics of political power continue to resonate with students of government, sociology, and international relations.

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Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Tradd Street Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1025328930
• ISBN 13: 9781025328935
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 480
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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