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Bureaucracy and Democracy

By: Eva Etzioni-Halevy

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Although a powerful, independent bureaucracy poses a threat to democracy, it is indispensable to its proper functioning. This book provides an overview of the complex relationship between bureaucracy and the politics of democracy and is essential reading for students of sociology, political science and public administration. It is designed to guide students through the maze of classical and modern theories on the topic, to give them basic information on the historical developments in this area and the present them with case histories of the actual relationship between bureaucrats and politicians in democratic societies.

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1135027293

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Social Change

The Advent and Maturation of Modern Society

By: Eva Etzioni-Halevy

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Social Change

The Advent and Maturation of Modern Society

By: Eva Etzioni-Halevy

First published in 1981, Social Change offers a critical review of the main classical and modern theories of social change, and a study of the processes of change in western societies since modernization. It focusses on the cardinal aspects of society, and those that have figured most prominently in various theories: the economy, the class structure, the political structure, and the structure of education, as they changed throughout the process of modernization and up to the 1980s. The book is divided into three parts. Part I presents a general discussion of classical and contemporary theories of the advent and maturation of modern society in Western capitalist and non-Western countries. Part II provides a more detailed discussion of modernization and subsequent changes in the Western, capitalist societies. Part III examines alternative social formations—communes and co-operatives. This book will be a beneficial read for students and researchers of sociology.

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Taylor & Francis

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1040146147

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Fragile Democracy

On the Use and Abuse of Power in Western Societies

By: Eva Etzioni-Halevy

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Fragile Democracy

On the Use and Abuse of Power in Western Societies

By: Eva Etzioni-Halevy

For more than a generation now, there has been a competition between two alternative theories of the nature of power in Western democracies: the pluralist model and the critical or elite model (including Marxism). Etzioni-Halevy develops a third or democratic- elite model, based on historical and comparative perspectives. Annotation(c) 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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1412823862

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The Triumph of Deborah

By: Eva Etzioni-Halevy

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The Triumph of Deborah

By: Eva Etzioni-Halevy

The richly imagined tale of Deborah, the courageous Biblical warrior who saved her people from certain destruction In ancient Israel, war is looming. Deborah, a highly respected leader, has coerced the warrior Barak into launching a strike against the neighboring Canaanites. Against all odds he succeeds, returning triumphantly with Asherah and Nogah, daughters of the Canaanite King, as his prisoners. But military victory is only the beginning of the turmoil, as a complex love triangle develops between Barak and the two princesses. Deborah, recently cast off by her husband, develops a surprising affinity for Barak. Yet she struggles to rebuild her existence on her own terms, while also groping her way toward the greatest triumph of her life. Filled with brilliantly vivid historical detail, The Triumph of Deborah is the absorbing and riveting tale of one of the most beloved figures in the Old Testament, and a tribute to feminine strength and independence. The third book in Eva Etzioni-Halevys novels featuring women of the Bible. This is biblical fiction at its best.

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1101219351

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Bureaucracy and Democracy (Routledge Library Editions: Political Science Volume 7)

By: Eva Etzioni-Halevy

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Bureaucracy and Democracy (Routledge Library Editions: Political Science Volume 7)

By: Eva Etzioni-Halevy

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1135027307

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Political Manipulation and Administrative Power

A Comparative Study

By: Eva Etzioni-Halevy

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Political Manipulation and Administrative Power

A Comparative Study

By: Eva Etzioni-Halevy

First published in 1979, Political Manipulation and Administrative Power examines in detail some of the means by which elites in western-style democracies have established and maintained themselves in power. It describes how elites have manipulated the public by methods which run counter to the spirit and the letter of democracy, yet without overtly disrupting the democratic system. In exploring the relationship between political corruption and class interests, the author takes issue with the Marxist perspective to argue that the type of political manipulation under discussion, and its decline in some countries, cannot be explained by the economically dominant classes’ interests. She further contends that such manipulation cannot be explained by the characteristics of the rank-and-file public, such as lack of political awareness, poverty, and disorganization. She maintains that such manipulation can be best explained by certain characteristics of the ruling elites themselves and the power structures (especially administrative) they shape and head. Using an elitist perspective in conjunction with a structural functional one, she goes on to show that the decline of such practices in some countries more than in others can be explained by the normative codes and role definitions which, once adopted and institutionalized by the elites, act as a restraint on the manner in which they entrench themselves in power. A comparative study of Britain, the USA, Australia and Israel, this book is based on general principles which make its argument applicable to other western-style democracies. It will be a beneficial read for students and researchers of politics, comparative studies, and international politics.

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104014540X

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The Divided People

Can Israel's Breakup be Stopped?

By: Eva Etzioni-Halevy

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The Divided People

Can Israel's Breakup be Stopped?

By: Eva Etzioni-Halevy

The Divided People describes a fracturing Israel, a deeply divided state whose political system is buckling and whose society is rapidly polarizing into religious and secular camps. Written by a social scientist and drawing upon social science research, the work documents the emergence of separate social networks, residential areas, symbols, and identities--and even a split in the Hebrew language itself. This provocative new book carries a supremely important message for a postmodern Israel taking its first painful steps toward pluralism, liberalism, and tolerance, and a wider lesson for western nations grappling with the problems of a devolutionary age.

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Lexington Books

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0739103253

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Elite Cohesion in Mediatized Politics

European Perspectives

By: Eva Mayerhöffer

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Elite Cohesion in Mediatized Politics

European Perspectives

By: Eva Mayerhöffer

This book presents the first comprehensive analysis of the political communication elite- high-ranking journalists, editors, politicians and their communication advisors - that shapes the content and form of political messages, news, debate and decisions in modern democracies. Based on an innovative combination of elite theory and political communication studies, the book develops an integrated and comprehensive approach to elite cohesion in political communication, focusing on the extent and patterns of attitudinal consonance among media and political elites. Building on unique survey data from more than 1,500 high-ranking politicians and journalists in six European countries (Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria, France and Spain), the book provides unique insights into current reality of mediatized politics, and the key players shaping it.

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178552285X

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The Knowledge Elite and the Failure of Prophecy

By: Eva Etzioni-Halevy

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The Knowledge Elite and the Failure of Prophecy

By: Eva Etzioni-Halevy

First published in 1985, The Knowledge Elite and the Failure of Prophecy presents a demystification of the role of the Knowledge Elite, or the role many intellectuals have purported to play in modern, Western, society. The author debunks their role as self-proclaimed prophets in charge of foretelling (or ‘forecasting’ as it is more fashionably called) things to come and in charge of guiding society towards a better future – devised by themselves. Scholars who have converged on the idea of the ‘post-industrial’ society have argued that the theoretical knowledge provided by what they call the Knowledge Class has been more useful than ever in guiding society towards greater rationality, affluence, equity, and liberty. In contrast, this book presents the argument that it is precisely in these years that the benefits of the knowledge provided by intellectuals have petered out, that its dubious and even harmful effects have become more prominent, and that the knowledge provided by intellectuals has been instrumental in helping to bring about a more confused society – a society increasingly incapable of coping with its mounting problems. This is a book on intellectuals, for intellectuals, by an intellectual. It is a book of social commentary, critique, and polemic. It is designed not to please, but to challenge intellectuals and to provoke counter-critique and controversy.

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1040144608

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The Garden of Ruth

By: Eva Etzioni-Halevy

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The Garden of Ruth

By: Eva Etzioni-Halevy

A historical novel imagines the riveting story behind the Book of Ruth Sitting beneath a tree in ancient Bethlehem, Osnath, niece of the prophet Samuel, examines a dusty scrap of parchment she found hidden in her relative’s scroll room. Scrawled on the decaying page is an intriguing message addressed to Ruth the Moabite—great-grandmother of David, the future king of Israel. Compelled to discover the truth about Ruth’s life, Osnath begins searching for the identity of Ruth’s nameless lover and the secret that is cloaked behind his anonymity. But as she digs deeper into the past, she finds her inquiries blocked by David’s brother Eliab. What is the long-buried truth he fears will come to light? And what is the threat that Ruth’s story poses to his family’s vast inheritance? Eva Etzioni-Halevy’s novel deftly interweaves history and fiction to create a compelling exploration of a prominent biblical figure. Told through the voices of both Osnath and Ruth herself, The Garden of Ruth transports readers into the ancient world—and offers a dramatic and thought-provoking new perspective on a well-known tale.

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1440649480

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Interactive Political Leadership

The Role of Politicians in the Age of Governance

By: Eva Sørensen

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Interactive Political Leadership

The Role of Politicians in the Age of Governance

By: Eva Sørensen

Drawing on recent theories of interactive governance and political leadership, this book develops a concept of interactive political leadership that aims to capture what political leadership looks like in a society of active, anti-authoritarian, and politically competent citizens.

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0198777957

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The Song of Hannah

A Novel

By: Eva Etzioni-Halevy

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The Song of Hannah

A Novel

By: Eva Etzioni-Halevy

In the tradition of the international bestseller The Red Tent comes a beautiful, sexy novel featuring Hannah, one of the most well-known and beloved heroines of the Old Testament. Hannah and Pninah, once close childhood friends, become rivals for the attention of Elkanah, the man who has married them both. Pninah, passionate and independent, easily bears Elkanah many children, but bitter that he has taken her friend as a second wife, seeks fulfillment with her own secret lover. Hannah, the epitome of goodness and grace, remains completely devoted to her husband, but remains childless for many years, until a promise to God brings her the son she has yearned for. Despite their differences, these two women must learn to live together, protecting their own interests as well as each other’s, while sharing not only the love of their husband, but that of Hannah’s son Samuel, who will become one of the great prophets of the Jewish people.

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1440649472

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The Triumph of Deborah

By: Eva Etzioni-Halevy

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The Divided People

Can Israel's Breakup be Stopped?

By: Eva Etzioni-Halevy

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The Divided People

Can Israel's Breakup be Stopped?

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Book's by Eva Etzioni-Halevy

Bureaucracy and Democracy

Bureaucracy and Democracy

Social Change

Social Change

Fragile Democracy

Fragile Democracy

The Triumph of Deborah

The Triumph of Deborah

Bureaucracy and Democracy (Routledge Library Editions: Political Science Volume 7)

Bureaucracy and Democracy (Routledge Library Editions: Political Science Volume 7)

Political Manipulation and Administrative Power

Political Manipulation and Administrative Power

The Divided People

The Divided People

Elite Cohesion in Mediatized Politics

Elite Cohesion in Mediatized Politics

The Knowledge Elite and the Failure of Prophecy

The Knowledge Elite and the Failure of Prophecy

The Garden of Ruth

The Garden of Ruth

Interactive Political Leadership

Interactive Political Leadership

The Song of Hannah

The Song of Hannah

The Triumph of Deborah

The Triumph of Deborah

The Divided People

The Divided People

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