Synopses & Reviews
A discussion of how rulers cultivate their identity for their own self-justification and esteem.
Review
"In emphasizing self-legitimation, Barker has led us to new an insightful areas of study. This new volume is a major contribution to the study of politcal processes." American Journal of Sociology
Synopsis
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.