Political Behaviour
Published on 30. April 2025
350 pages
978-1-040-35837-5 (ISBN)
Description
First published in 1976, Political Behaviour provides a systematic introduction to the methods and findings of the behavioural approach to the study of politics. Howard Elcock describes the subject matter of political sociology and the methodological problems to which it gives rise. He examines the behaviouralist's claim to scientific status as an observer of society using precise techniques of measurement and research.
Throughout, the discussion of theory is accompanied by the empirical data that will allow the student to evaluate issues and arguments for himself. The author considers general concepts such as political culture, socialization, participation, power and authority as well as the areas of politics to which sociological students of the subject have contributed most- the stability of political regimes, the process of political socialization, power and influence in local authorities and electoral behaviour. This book will be immensely helpful for the students of political science and political sociology.
Throughout, the discussion of theory is accompanied by the empirical data that will allow the student to evaluate issues and arguments for himself. The author considers general concepts such as political culture, socialization, participation, power and authority as well as the areas of politics to which sociological students of the subject have contributed most- the stability of political regimes, the process of political socialization, power and influence in local authorities and electoral behaviour. This book will be immensely helpful for the students of political science and political sociology.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
File size
16,45 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-040-35837-5 (9781040358375)
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Howard Elcock
Political Behaviour
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06/2026
1st Edition
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Person
Howard Elcock enjoyed a long and distinguished academic career. He taught at the university of hull between 1966 and 1981 and then Newcastle Polytechnic (now Northumbria University) where he became professor emeritus in 1997.
Content
Acknowledgements Preface Part I: Concepts and Theories 1. Political Behaviour: Definitions and Methods 2. Schools of Behavioural Analysis Part II: Political Culture 3. The Idea of Political Culture 4. The Good Citizen 5. Aspects of Toleration 6. The Hierarchy of Politics 7. Political Socialization: Games Politicians Play 8. Judicial Behaviour Part III: Local Politics 9. The Study of Local Politics 10. Local Politics: Electors and Governors 11. Local Politicians: Ambitions and Motivation 12. Social Structure and Community Power 13. Decision Making in Local Politics Part IV: Voting Behaviour 14. The Study of Political Generations 15. Class and Politics 16. The Influence Groups 17. Ideology Issues and the Voter 18. Political Communication 19. The Floating Voter Conclusion Suggested Further Reading Notes Index
