Concept information
Preferred term
political class
Definition
- The concept of political class is based on the idea that politicians constitute a group with special characteristics that distinguish them from other social groups. It also contends that the members of this group share common views and interests and act with a relatively high degree of cohesiveness. [Source: International Encyclopedia of Political Science; Political Class]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/political_class
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