Winters, Jeffrey A.
Oligarchy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521182980
- author:
- Winters, Jeffrey A.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 344
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 15.5 x 2.3 cm
- Genre:
- Political structure & processes
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Oligarchy explores the complex relationship between wealth and power across history. Weighing the various responses of oligarchs to threats, Winters identifies four distinct types: warring, ruling, sultanistic, and civil. This nuanced analysis reveals how oligarchies intersect with democracy, often blurring the lines between the two. The book examines a range of case studies, from ancient Athens and Rome to modern-day Indonesia and Singapore, to shed light on the nature of oligarchy. By understanding how wealth defense shapes the actions of oligarchs, Winters offers valuable insights into the challenges faced by societies seeking to tame these powerful groups. Through its detailed analysis, Oligarchy provides a compelling exploration of power dynamics in human societies.
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