Modernization and the Working Class: The Politics of Legitimacy

by Carlos H. Waisman

No Customer Reviews

Select Format

Select Condition

Book Overview

This is a fascinating inquiry into the factors that determine the acceptance or rejection of capitalism by the industrial working class. Combining classical social theory, historical evidence, and survey data, Waisman explores the relationship between the degree of modernization and the legitimacy of the capitalist social order.

Propositions about the interaction between established elites and emerging working classes are illustrated with...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0292769466

ISBN13:9780292769465

Release Date:February 1982

Publisher:University of Texas Press

Length:256 Pages

Weight:0.84 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

Social Science Social Sciences

Customer Reviews

0 rating

Write a review

ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.

Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks^® and the ThriftBooks^® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC

Modernization and the Working Class: The Politics of Legitimacy

Select Format

Select Condition

Recommended

Book Overview

Customer Reviews

Popular Categories

Website

My Account

Partnerships

Quick Help

About Us

Follow Us