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Rulers, from military leaders to democratic presidents, often engage in self-justification to reinforce their authority. This insightful survey explores how governments invest considerable effort in shaping their identities, not primarily to persuade the public but to bolster their own self-esteem. Drawing on interdisciplinary research from political science, history, and sociology, it reveals the underlying motivations behind the actions of those in power and their need for validation.
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Legitimating Identities, Rodney Barker
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- Legitimating Identities
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Rodney Barker
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 170
- ISBN13
- 9780521808224
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Rulers, from military leaders to democratic presidents, often engage in self-justification to reinforce their authority. This insightful survey explores how governments invest considerable effort in shaping their identities, not primarily to persuade the public but to bolster their own self-esteem. Drawing on interdisciplinary research from political science, history, and sociology, it reveals the underlying motivations behind the actions of those in power and their need for validation.