Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-157) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgements; CHAPTER 1 Legitimacy and legitimation; CHAPTER 2 Legitimating identities; CHAPTER 3 King John s Christmas cards: self-legitimation; CHAPTER 4 Cousins at home and abroad; CHAPTER 5 Rebels and vigilantes; CHAPTER 6 Citizens; CHAPTER 7 Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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All rulers spend time convincing themselves of their right to rule. Legitimating Identities draws on a growing body of research in political science, history, and sociology to show how governments of all kinds devote resources and energy to cultivating their identity for their own self-justification and esteem.
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Title
Legitimating identities.
International Standard Book Number
0521808227
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Political leadership-- Psychological aspects.
Politicians-- Psychology.
Self-acceptance.
Political leadership-- Psychological aspects.
POLITICAL SCIENCE-- Political Process-- Leadership.