Handbook Of Political Leadership

Author : Billie Bender
Publisher : Scientific e-Resources
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781839473920

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Handbook of Political Leadership by Billie Bender Pdf

Leadership is an increasingly relevant area of research, especially for social scientists. Leadership in rural areas of developing societies has acquired more importance in the era of globalization. Political leadership is a concept central to understanding political processes and outcomes, yet its definition is elusive. Many disciplines have contributed to the study of leadership, including political theory, history, psychology and management studies. Political leadership has made a comeback. It was studied intensively not only by political scientists but also by political sociologists and psychologists, Sovietologists, political anthropologists, and by scholars in comparative and development studies from the 1940s to the 1970s. Thereafter, the field lost its way with the rise of structuralism, neo-institutionalism, and rational choice approaches to the study of politics, government, and governance. Understanding and measuring political leadership is a complex business. Though we all have ideals of what makes a 'good' leader, they are often complex, contradictory, and more than a little partisan. The world is full of aspiring political leaders but sadly, very few live up to the leadership ideals. In fact, many political leaders seem to severely lack some of the most important leadership qualities, such as integrity and accountability. It is no coincidence that for many people, the word "e;politician"e; has such negative connotations! However, history - and present day - shows us that there are still a few who come close to the leadership ideals and who are good examples of an effective political leader. In this book quality of leadership which played a dynamic role in the political, has been analysed.

Author : R. A. W. Rhodes,Paul 't Hart
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 801 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780199653881

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The Oxford Handbook of Political Leadership by R. A. W. Rhodes,Paul 't Hart Pdf

Political leadership has returned to the forefront of research in political science in recent years, after several years of neglect. This Handbook provides a broad-ranging and cohesive examination of the study of political leadership.

Author : Richard A. Couto
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 1184 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781452266343

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Political and Civic Leadership by Richard A. Couto Pdf

I jumped at the chance to shepherd this collection. This was personal for me. In the past, when I had prepared to teach courses on political leadership, I had come up with a dearth of recent scholarly attention to the topic. Perhaps my perspective on politics and leadership exacerbated the difficulty of my search. I had in mind a politics that touched all aspects of power and authority in our lives (not just government), encouraged the moral imagination, and affirmed human agency that could make the future better than the present. I searched with limited success for material that would explain how all of us shape and are shaped by politics. My perspective on leadership may have also hindered my search. I had in mind the simple notion of taking initiative on behalf of shared values. I found too little material about leadership that extended beyond the spectacle of authority and its assumption of hierarchy. I wanted to explain that each of us, regardless of our place in a hierarchy, has a calling to lead - to act on behalf of our moral imagination. Editing this volume permitted me the chance to develop the material I sought. I (as well as other teachers) no longer have a shortage of material relating politics and leadership with each other. From the Introduction

Author : Richard A. Couto
Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Page : 1184 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1412962633

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Political and Civic Leadership by Richard A. Couto Pdf

I jumped at the chance to shepherd this collection. This was personal for me. In the past, when I had prepared to teach courses on political leadership, I had come up with a dearth of recent scholarly attention to the topic. Perhaps my perspective on politics and leadership exacerbated the difficulty of my search. I had in mind a politics that touched all aspects of power and authority in our lives (not just government), encouraged the moral imagination, and affirmed human agency that could make the future better than the present. I searched with limited success for material that would explain how all of us shape and are shaped by politics. My perspective on leadership may have also hindered my search. I had in mind the simple notion of taking initiative on behalf of shared values. I found too little material about leadership that extended beyond the spectacle of authority and its assumption of hierarchy. I wanted to explain that each of us, regardless of our place in a hierarchy, has a calling to lead - to act on behalf of our moral imagination. Editing this volume permitted me the chance to develop the material I sought. I (as well as other teachers) no longer have a shortage of material relating politics and leadership with each other. From the Introduction

Author : David Day
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 912 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-20
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780190213770

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The Oxford Handbook of Leadership and Organizations by David Day Pdf

As the leadership field continues to evolve, there are many reasons to be optimistic about the various theoretical and empirical contributions in better understanding leadership from a scholarly and scientific perspective. The Oxford Handbook of Leadership and Organizations brings together a collection of comprehensive, state-of-the-science reviews and perspectives on the most pressing historical and contemporary leadership issues - with a particular focus on theory and research - and looks to the future of the field. It provides a broad picture of the leadership field as well as detailed reviews and perspectives within the respective areas. Each chapter, authored by leading international authorities in the various leadership sub-disciplines, explores the history and background of leadership in organizations, examines important research issues in leadership from both quantitative and qualitative perspectives, and forges new directions in leadership research, practice, and education.

Author : Ludger Helms
Publisher : Springer
Page : 563 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137264916

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Comparative Political Leadership by Ludger Helms Pdf

This volume has been designed as a key resource in the field of international political leadership research. Written by a team of distinguished leadership scholars from three continents and nine countries, the original chapters gathered in this volume cover all the major fields of political leadership, from executive, legislative and party leadership to leadership in social movements and international organizations. The special value and appeal of this book relates to its genuinely comparative focus that characterizes all chapters.

Author : Barbara Kellerman
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Pre
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1986-09-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780822974345

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Political Leadership by Barbara Kellerman Pdf

This collection of essays draws on writings from mythologists, sociologists, philosophers, historians, and political activists, to present perspectives on the techniques, philosophies, and theories of political leadership throughout history. The forty-three selections offer a broad range of thought and provide a uniquely comprehensive reference.

Author : Robert Elgie
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1995-10-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781349242160

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Political Leadership in Liberal Democracies by Robert Elgie Pdf

[A] compelling case for the institutional analysis of political leadership ... you must buy and read this book.' - R.A.W. Rhodes, Public Administration. '[A] valuable contribution not only to the study of political leadership, but also to the study of comparative politics.' - Valerie Mort, Talking Politics. Concentrating on the period since 1945, Political Leadership in Liberal Democracies examines the resources of and constraints on political leaders in contemporary political systems. The book compares six countries to assess the effectiveness of political leadership and its relationship to the nature of institutional structures and political environments. The author argues that while the leadership environment has become more constraining and difficult in recent years, the potential for effective leadership in liberal democracies has not been extinguished.

Author : Mikhail A. Molchanov
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 645 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317042129

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The Ashgate Research Companion to Political Leadership by Mikhail A. Molchanov Pdf

Discussing the major theories of political leadership with a focus on contemporary challenges that political leaders face worldwide, this research companion provides a comprehensive and up-to-date resource for an international readership. The editors combine empirical and normative approaches to emphasize the centrality of political culture, as well as the limits of culture and the universal demands of innovative adaptation. The volume examines: ¢

Author : Robert Elgie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0333981138

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Political Leadership in Liberal Democracies by Robert Elgie Pdf

Concentrating on the period since 1945, "Political Leadership in Liberal Democracies examines the resources of and constraints on political leaders in contemporary political systems. The book compares six countries to assess the effectiveness of political leadership and its relationship to the nature of institutional structures and political environments. The author argues that while the leadership environment has become more constraining and difficult in recent years, the potential for effective leadership in liberal democracies has not been extinguished.

Author : David Bell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0415526892

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Routledge Handbook of Political Leadership by David Bell Pdf

This Handbook offers a state of the art overview of political leadership. Bell draws from not only the fields of political science and international relations but also from organization and management studies, anthropology and psychology. It focuses on the theory, history of the study, the techniques of leadership, its discourse and the moral basis for leadership. Drawing together contributions from leading researchers in the field from the US, UK & Europe, this work will be of great interest to all students and scholars of political leadership, political psychology and leadership studies.

Author : Paul 't Hart
Publisher : Red Globe Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0230205526

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Understanding Public Leadership by Paul 't Hart Pdf

This textbook provides a systematic and up-to-date introduction to political, public service and civic leadership. Drawing on a wide range of examples from across the Western world, it elegantly unpacks the dilemmas and complexities that leaders inevitably face, therefore clearly illustrating the distinctive character of public leadership. Written by one of the most respected figures in the field internationally, this text offers an erudite perspective on leadership that avoids superimposing business strategies onto public institutions. With emphasis on both established approaches and cutting-edge research – including his own – the author provides an intellectually sophisticated but accessible assessment of the nature, limitations and potential of public leadership in the twenty-first century. Packed with fascinating insights, questions, ideas and examples throughout, the text is the ideal theoretical and practical guide to public leadership. Engaging and thought-provoking, it is clear to see why this state-of-the-art textbook has become essential reading for students, academics and practitioners alike.

Author : Fortunato Musella
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 3319866036

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Political Leaders Beyond Party Politics by Fortunato Musella Pdf

This book studies party leaders from selection to post-presidency. Based on data covering a large set of Western countries, and focusing on the trends of personalisation of politics, the volume is one of the first empirical investigations into how party leaders are elected, how long they stay in office, and whether they enter and guide democratic governments. It also provides novel data on how leaders end their career in a broad and diverse range of business activities. Topics covered include political leaders’ increasing autonomy, their reinforcement of popular legitimation, often through the introduction of direct election by party rank and file, and their grip on party organization. The book will appeal to students and scholars interested in political parties, political leadership, the transformation of democracy, and comparative politics.

Author : Robert C. Tucker
Publisher : University of Missouri Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1995-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780826210234

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Politics as Leadership by Robert C. Tucker Pdf

Robert C. Tucker begins this invaluable book with an analytical look at politics, leadership, and the effect each has on the other. Aligning himself with Plato's view of politics as leadership, Tucker argues that politics is more usefully defined from this perspective than from the more familiar stance of the exercise of power. He maintains leaders must define collective problems, prescribe actions or policies, and finally seek support for their diagnoses and policy prescriptions. Tucker contends that political science must take account not only of leadership by those in state authority, but also of sociopolitical movements for change as vehicles of attempted leadership of political communities. Dividing such movements into those for reform and those for revolution, he illustrates this distinction with examples, including Martin Luther King Jr. as a reform leader and Lenin as a revolutionary one. Finally, Tucker raises a central question of his study: how can leadership save humankind from itself in the troubled world of today? In an insightful and moving discussion of what he calls the "crisis syndrome," Tucker analyzes problems such as population growth, resource depletion, and environmental degradation with respect to leadership. He argues that the current political process has focused on the immediate present while ignoring crises with far-reaching implications that require tough solutions. In the epilogue to this revised edition, Tucker draws on his expertise as a Russian specialist, extending the book's discussion of leadership by viewing Mikhail Gorbachev as a reform leader in Soviet Russia and Boris Yeltsin as a post-Soviet Russian leader. Tucker also readdresses the "crisis syndrome" by examining leaders' responses in the 1980s and early 1990s. Tucker's incisive reasoning, original insights, and commentary on the theory and practice of politics should make this revised edition of Politics as Leadership equally valuable and fascinating for experts in the field of political science and for concerned citizens.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1124 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Civic improvement
ISBN : LCCN:2010011338

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Political and Civic Leadership: Gender and public leadership by Anonim Pdf