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At an elite school in Sweden, social science education contradicts the ideals of democratic education. Micro-power actions change when students outperform their teacher's subject knowledge. Micro-interactional power is expressed by recognition and misrecognition in the classroom. As an observer in the elite school, one simultaneously becomes loud and invisible. Further ethnographic "studies up from below" are needed in social science education. Purpose: This paper offers insights into the dynamic of misrecognition in an elite school. It presents new findings on micro-interactional power relations in the classroom and argues for additional ethnographies of social science education in elite schools. Methodology: This paper uses an ethnographic method. Its research employs the observational position of a "belonging stranger" is put forward in contrast to the idea of "going native". The focus is on the power of micro-interaction. Findings: A key empirical finding is the change in power relations that occurs when students outrank their social science teacher in subject knowledge.

At an elite school in Sweden, social science education contradicts the ideals of democratic education. Micro-power actions change when students outperform their teacher's subject knowledge. Micro-interactional power is expressed by recognition and misrecognition in the classroom. As an observer in the elite school, one simultaneously becomes loud and invisible. Further ethnographic "studies up from below" are needed in social science education. Purpose: This paper offers insights into the dynamic of misrecognition in an elite school. It presents new findings on micro-interactional power relations in the classroom and argues for additional ethnographies of social science education in elite schools. Methodology: This paper uses anethnographic method. Its research employs the observational position of a "belonging stranger" is put forward in contrast to the idea of "going native". The focus is on the power of micro-interaction. Findings: A key empirical finding is the change in power relations that occurs when students outrank their social science teacher in subject knowledge.

This edited volume contributes to a better understanding of parliamentary changes in times of political transition, and, specifically, the composition of the Greek Parliament before and after the debt crisis. It discusses the profiles of Greek MPs through the lens of continuity and renewal, starting with the first major political crisis after the Metapolitefsi in 1989 and ending with the last legislative elections of 2019. Greece attracted scholarly and international interest due to the transformations that the sovereign debt crisis provoked to its political and partisan system. It is one of the countries of the European periphery most severely hit during the great recession. However, no work so far has been devoted exclusively to the study of Greek parliamentary elites, their cultural and political characteristics, and the factors that shape their selection and election. The book is a multifaceted source of information for all those interested in understanding forms of political representation during normal times and times of crisis. Its distinctive advantage is that it offers an up to date and complete elite study in Greece comparable to similar European studies. Moreover, it is a useful tool for students, scholars and researchers interested in the study of political representation across Europe. Manina Kakepaki is a Principal Researcher at the National Centre for Social Research (EKKE)- Institute of Political Research, Greece. Fani Kountouri is Assistant Professor of Political Science-Political Communication at the Department of Political Science and History, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Athina, Greece.

Introduction: ideology and social reproduction in education -- "That's a good question!" exploring motivations at entry -- I didn't think it would be like "the paper chase!" -- "It's all common sense:" ideology and resistance in the provision of professional skills -- Thinking like a lawyer, strategizing like a manager -- Empty ethics and reasonable responsibility -- Jobs of least resistance -- Pursuing elite professional careers.

Eberhard Schneider ; Zsfassung in engl. Sprache ; Volltext // Exemplar mit der Signatur: München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek -- 4 Z 68.247-1981,21

Persuading political party elites such as legislators and political staff to agree to a research interview is difficult. One successful technique to get past gatekeepers and increase willingness to participate in an interview is to work with an intermediary. This case study demonstrates that a senior colleague of potential interview participants can play a formidable role in establishing trustworthy connections and vouching for the main researcher. The research method was successfully used to collect insider information about an agreement to merge two major Canadian political parties. The newly constituted Conservative Party went on to form government, led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper who had a controlling communications style. Years later, Harper's former campaign manager agreed to my request to help recruit interview participants for a research study of the party merger that they collectively negotiated. Consequently, most of the senior political personnel involved with the merger negotiations agreed to be interviewed. Moreover, they spoke freely about the experience. While vouching can be a successful technique, it must be supplemented with more random ways of securing interviews. The case study also features a concrete example of media manipulation and why caution is warranted when relying on news reports for political research.

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Are Special Interest Groups Beneficial to Democracy? -- Overview: Interest Groups Are Multidimensional -- Strong Backing Often Equals Efficacy -- Unions Are Among the Few Groups Representing the Middle Class -- Special Interest Groups Do Influence Policy -- Lobbying Has the Potential to Undermine Democratic Ideals -- Chatper 2: Are Widespread Perceptions of the Political Elite Fair? -- Overview: The Concept of Elitism Is Nuanced and Complicated -- Political Elites Control Power Resources over the Masses -- Elites Are a Class, Not a Belief -- The Caricature of the Liberal Metropolitan Elite Is Inaccurate -- "Metropolitan Elite" Is a Lazy Misnomer -- Chapter 3: Do Special Interest Groups Keep the Political Elite in Check? -- Overview: Interest Groups and Elite Theories Explain the Driving Forces in Politics -- Several Categories of Special Interest Groups Contribute to the Shape of American Politics -- The Policy Preferences of Special Interests Must Align with Those of the General Public -- The Interests of the Wealthy Dominate the Political System -- Money Is the Most Influential Factor in Elections -- Chapter 4: Do Average Americans Have an Opportunityto Be Heard? -- Overview: The Average American vs. the Political Elites -- Efforts to Foster Change, However Small, Can Make a Difference -- Protest Can Rejuvenate Democracy -- Corporations Have Tremendous Global Influence -- Conservative Lawmakers Strive to Limit Protesters' Rights -- Organizations to Contact -- Bibliography -- Index -- Back Cover.