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- Title
GHOST DANCE: The U.S. and Illusions of Power in the 21st Century.
- Authors
x00DC;lent#GÖkay, B&; Whitman, Darrell
- Abstract
This article focuses on the U.S. and Illusions of Power in the 21st Century. Constructing illusions has been an integral part of political discourse and the exercise of power throughout history. Claims of to political power rely on a belief in the authority and legitimacy of political elites, and this belief becomes a source of power to the extent that it can be demonstrated through symbols, rituals and illusions. In practiced politics, elites must make regular claims to power in order to revalidate their authority and legitimacy as elites. However, these claims cannot stand by themselves: they require periodic demonstrations of power, and demonstrations of power take many forms.
- Subjects
UNITED States; ILLUSION (Philosophy); POWER (Social sciences); LEADERSHIP; SOCIAL sciences; ELITE (Social sciences)
- Publication
Alternatives: Turkish Journal of International Relations, 2004, Vol 3, Issue 4, p60
- ISSN
1303-5525
- Publication type
Article