Theory of Societal Constitutionalism: Foundations of a Non-Marxist Critical Theory

by David Sciulli

Book Overview

The author argues that the existing conceptual frameworks of political and social theory restrict both theorists and empirical researchers to a narrow definition of authoritarianism that focuses on governmental structure and fails to take account of forms of social control exercised outside the governmental sphere. Rather than define authoritarianism primarily by contrast to liberal democracy, Sciulli argues, we need to broaden our conception of authoritarianism...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521148316
• ISBN13: 9780521148313
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"