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The subject of the study is the theoretical aspects of one of the important elements of the theory of de–shadowing of power – power relations to limit the shadow clan influence on the effectiveness of elite power, its consolidation through the introduction of strategic action (based on British experience). The purpose of the study is to determine the content of methods to limit the shadow clan influence on the effectiveness of elite power in the system of shadow «autonomous» state, the introduction in Ukraine of a modern model of power with the subject of strategic action. Methods of research. The work uses a set of scientific methods and approaches, including system, structural, functional, historical, logical, which allowed to provide a conceptual unity of research regarding the initial conditions of the formation of shadow power. Results of the work. The article substantiates the need to counteract the influence of elite, clan, shadow power in the form of shadow «autonomous» power on the internal processes of shadowing dual power, limiting their destructive influence by means of transition to a model of power with a consolidated subject of strategic action. Application of results. The system of sciences from the family of the field of public administration, a wide range of methodological aspects of social and economic, legal sciences on the problems of dysfunctional development of the research object, the investment aspect of the security policy. Conclusions. The main results of the study, their theoretical results should be reduced to the following main conclusions about the Great Britain experience in building an effective system of government: 1) elite Great Britain power, which operates in the form of shadow «autonomous» power, based on aristocratic clan roots; in domestic conditions the new elite shadow power is deprived of aristocratic roots of clans, is based, for the most part, on criminal experience of development of clans, criminogenic forms of activity; 2) Britain managed to ensure the ...

The article is devoted to the idea of humanization of education, science, politics, power, and society. The author determines the main approaches towards formation of humanistic paradigm of 21st century, the ways of its realization, and the factors of humanization of society in the context of contemporary progress of humankind. ; У статті аналізуються концепції гуманізаціїосвіти, науки, політики, влади,суспільства; обґрунтовуються концептуальніпідходи до формування гуманістичноїпарадигми XXI століття; основнінапрямки реалізації гуманізації політики,влади, суспільства; шляхи формування гуманітарноїпарадигми суспільства, факторигуманізації суспільства в контекстісучасного цивілізованого прогресу людства

The paper analyzes the approaches of several notable researchers to the issue whether social media promotes democracy. It generalizes some of the crucial theoretical arguments, elaborated by these scholars, and divides them into two groups – cyber-optimists and cyber-skeptics. The fi rst group of scholars argues that social media has become coordinating tools for almost all modern world political movements – from broad and nationwide to small and local, – while the second questions its ability to produce any pro-democratic changes per se. In the end the paper proposes a theoretical framework, in which the relationship between social media and political institutions can be analyzed. In particular, it argues that social media causes merging between mass and interpersonal communication, and, in doing so, challenges the link between media and political institutions, which, according to the classic book "Four Theories of the Press" (F. Siebert, T. Peterson and W. Schramm), characterized media in the epoch of traditional broadcast and printed outlets.

The subject of progress is the theoretical aspects of progress of ownership of a system of galvanic social and economic progress, effective reform of suspension of business activities. The purpose of the study is to determine the content of power shadow processes of antimodernization development. Methods of research. A set of scientific methods and approaches, including systematic, historical, logical, was applied in the work, which made it possible to provide the conceptual unity of the research. Results of the work. The article substantiates the need to counteract the systematic shadowing of power relations, overcoming the development of processes of accelerated development of «autonomous» shadow power as the main shadowing factor of reform. Application of results. The system of sciences from the field of public administration, a wide range of socio–economic sciences with problems of dysfunctional development. Conclusions. The main results of the study and its theoretical results can be summarized as follows: 1) the initial megaproblem of studying the shadowing power mechanisms is the problem of power dysfunctions in Ukraine as a system of slowing down socio–economic progress, effective reform of social relations, power; 2) one of the fundamental aspects of the study is the conclusion that the construction of the theory of shadowing power as a base position requires the development of a special trend, attractor of antimodernization development inherent in the relations of shadowing power, power reform.

The article deals with current historiography of the research program of modernization in Western – mostly US – academic literature. The article stresses the importance of the theory's reputation for its success or failure. The paper traces the origins of the critique of the discourse of modernization. The interrelation between academic scholarship and ideological partisanship is being examined. It is argued that ideology is an integral part of academic discourse, so the task of academics is not to get rid of ideology but to control it and keep within reasonable boundaries. The topicality of the issue raised in the article is determined by the hegemony of neo-liberal thinking which is a descendant of modernization theory with its belief in the exemplar nature of the Western experience. The article juxtaposes two mutually exclusive approaches to modernization theory, that of E.Tiryakian and I. Wallerstein. While the former is advocating the worthiness of modernization theory on grounds of its intellectual prowess, the latter is claiming that the idea of modernization was ideology, not a theory and as such was stillborn. Thus, they arrive at mutually opposite conclusions – the revival of modernization theory versus its burial. The article examines the vast literature on the origins, developmental history and political connections of modernization theory. The involvement of the founders of the modernization theory into the policy making towards the Third World is discussed. The role of modernization theory in buttressing the US policy during Vietnam War is revealed.It is argued that reputation of the scientific theory is critical to its reception and survival. The modernization theory today in Western nations is faced with radical left rejection, liberal critique and uncritical apology. At the same time there is a dangerous trend in Ukraine when the modernization theory is being perceived and (ab)used in a ritualistic manner. This is posture towards modernization research program should be combated by means of restoring value of rational discourse and selective appropriation of the legacy of the idea of modernization. ; Стаття розглядає сучасну історіографію дослідницької програми модернізації у закордонній - переважно американській – суспільствознавчій літературі. Стаття простежує походження критики дискурсу модернізації, визначає взаємовідношення між науковою теорією і партійною ідеологією в рамках дослідницької програми модернізації. Стаття вибудовує типологію підходів до теорії модернізації: ліворадикальний заперечення, ліберальну критику і некритичну апологію, а також пропонує визначити впливову тенденцію сприйняття теорії модернізації в Україну як рітуалізований культ.

The subject of the work is the theoretical aspects of one of the core elements of the theory of shadowing of power – the study of its vertical structure as a complex of internal, stable, dynamic, shadow connections between subsystems and elements of a holistic shadow system of power. The purpose of the study is to define the content of the concept of «vertical structure of shadow power» as a complex of dependent shadow metasystems, subsystems, elements and components of power and their properties, the dynamic interaction between which and the external and internal environment forms the shadow power system as a new integrative non–transparent integrity. Methods of research. The work uses a set of scientific methods and approaches, including systemic, structural–functional, historical, logical, which allowed to ensure the conceptual unity of the study on the initial conditions for the formation of the structure of the shadow government. Results of work. The article substantiates the need to counteract the strong influence of the shadow vertical structure of power, limit and localize risks and dangers from the sources and emergence of the goals of the shadow power, identify general patterns of development of the vertical structure of shadowing power mechanisms in Ukraine. Application of results. The system of sciences from the family of public administration, a wide range of methodological aspects of socio–economic, legal sciences on the problems of dysfunctional development of the object of study and the means of their localization and limitation. Conclusions. The main results of the study, their theoretical results should be summarized as follows: 1) a megaproblem of studying the functioning of shadow power mechanisms, their vertical structure are the initial shadow contradictions of power, in particular the formation of «autonomous shadow dual power» in combination with a system of powerful external supranational and neo–imperialist shadow government; 2) one of the main conclusions of the study is the conclusion ...

The subject of research is the theoretical aspects of the mechanisms of shadow business and political intelligence in the structure of informal elite supranational relations, its importance in the system of state policy in the field of security of a totalitarian state by secret informal means. The purpose of the study is to determine the content of informal processes in the national security structure, as an important segment of the elite shadow power business and intelligence activities. Methods of research. The paper uses a set of scientific methods and approaches, including systemic, structural–functional, historical, logical, which allowed to ensure the conceptual unity of the study on the initial conditions for the formation of shadow elite financial intelligence activities. Results of the work. The article substantiates the need for further study of an important element of external shadow management – informal elite cross–border intelligence, their impact on the official spectrum of state policy, the need to develop this segment of intelligence by appropriate national security, taking into account the latest conditions. Application of results. The system of sciences from the family of public administration, a wide range of methodological aspects of socio–economic, legal sciences of national security on the problems of dysfunctional development of the object of study. Conclusions. The main results of the study, their theoretical results should be summarized as follows: 1) the megaproblem of the study is the conclusion about the existence of the initial shadow contradictions of development, in particular the existence of strong informal connections of the shadow intelligence nature of the establishment of the establishment of different countries of their business and political elite; 2) attention should be paid to the extremely strong potential of the influence of these ties on the official political sphere and their ability to solve many fundamentally important problems of the state; 3) it is necessary to ...

During the last twenty years the concept of «social capital», which is built on the intuition that social ties and relations can serve as a useful resource for individuals and society, actively takes positions in the social sciences. The research program of social capital synthesizes various theoretical paradigms, going beyond those academic and ideological frameworks in which it arises. From the areas of theoretical sociology, and economic theory, where the concept of social capital is constructed, the theory goes into the policymaking, combines the perspectives of economic, sociological and political science.The limits of application of concepts of social capital in research practice through the reference to the history of concepts and theories were comprehended. Determined, that the critical importance of social capital for social theory is the result of claims for an interdisciplinary significance. Critical view of such interdisciplinary perspectives points to the ideological and methodological limitations of the use of some concepts of social capital. However, the undisputed fact of this research program, based on the integrative tendencies of a unified science of society. Consequences deriving from the social capital are identified in the margins of various disciplines. In the political sphere – is civil engagement and institutional effectiveness, in economics – the reduction of transaction costs, in social sphere – cohesion and solidarity, or even life satisfaction and well-being. The broad range of the research program of social capital at different levels of social phenomena stretches from the perspectives of historical macrosociology to micro-perspectives of network analysis. Within the framework of the research program is no consensus on how to operationalize and measure social capital, which significantly reduces the prospects of its indicators use in the determination the steps of policies. ; Осмыслено границы применения концепций социального капитала в исследовательской практике через обращение к истории понятия и теории. Определено, что исключительная важность понятия социального капитала для социальной теории является следствием существующих претензий на междисциплинарную значимость. Критический взгляд на такие междисциплинарные перспективы оказывает на идеологическую и методологическую ограниченность потребления отдельных концепций социального капитала наряду с неоспоримым фактом нахождения этой исследовательской программы в основе интегративных тенденций единой науки об обществе. ; Осмислено межі застосування концепцій соціального капіталу в дослідницькій практиці через звернення до історії поняття та теорії. Визначено, що виняткова важливість поняття соціального капіталу для соціальної теорії є наслідком існуючих претензій на міждисциплінарну значущість.Критичний погляд на такі міждисциплінарні перспективи вказує на ідеологічну й методологічну обмеженість вжитку окремих концепцій соціального капіталу поряд з беззаперечним фактом знаходження цієї дослідницької програми в осерді інтегративних тенденцій єдиної науки про суспільство.

The problems of studying and analysis of the characteristics of the judicial power as a social system have been researched. Analyzing the current state of scientific developments and legislation, the author makes the conclusion that only some elements are regulated, certain facets of the institution of the judicial power are researched, and the systemic approval of the characteristics of the judicial power remains at the desired level. This is a number of changes that take place within the framework of modern judicial reform in Ukraine, which determine the need for a deep theoretical understanding of the main features of the judicial power as a social system. In accordance with the title and outlined problem of the research, the author tried to apply a methodology for studying the features of the judicial power that allows focusing on the study of the institution of the judicial power in the whole as a social system. It is about the systemic study format. In the framework of this work, the author has obtained the following results: 1)it was established that an integrated approach to the definition and unity of understanding the nature of the characteristics of the judicial power as a social system had not been achieved yet; 2) scholars either studied certain features of the judicial power or their works were focused on separate elements of the study of their legal nature in the whole, or general features of the judicial power were studied as one of the branch of state power; 3) current theoretical points of view on the essence of the characteristics of the judicial power as a social system were generalized; 4) it was found out that the system attributes were offered to divide into certain groups: (a) characterizing the internal structure of the system; characterizing specific system properties; belonging to the general behavior of the system; (b) the internal characteristics of the judicial system; external properties of the judicial system; 5) the main features of the judicial power as a social system were singled out and named; 6) it was proved that the characteristics of the judicial power as a social system were multiple, diverse and multifaceted. It has been summarized that there is a need for further detailed and comprehensive study of the characteristics of the judicial power. ; Досліджено проблематику вивчення та аналізу ознак судової влади як соціальної системи. Розглянуто сутність поняття системи в цілому, яке покладено в основу дослідження поняття судової системи та її ознак як соціальної системи. Установлено причини існування різних поглядів щодо встановлення обсягу поняття ознак судової влади як соціальної системи. Узагальнено сучасні теоретичні погляди на сутність ознак судової влади як соціальної системи. Із застосуванням системного підходу до вивчення інституту судової влади виокремлено та названо основні ознаки судової влади як соціальної системи.

Problem setting. There is evidence that Political power plays a crucial role in regulating social processes. But it is also a difficult concept to understand and define. That's why this phenomenon has been studied by many researchers using different methods and absolutely different scientific approaches, what has made it an ambigious term. It causes an actuality of synthesizing the most significant innovative concepts into unite theoretical background.Resent research and publication analysis. Previous research has established that Political power is related to Power of law. A number of cross-sectional studies suggest an association between Political power and Public governance, State Power. The issue has been a controversial and much disputed subject within the multidisciplinary field of sociological, culturelogical, psychological and even linguistical researches. As a result, this concept has recently been challenged by postmodernist's studies demonstrating its hidden features. We should notice a big number of scholars, from M. Faucault and P. Bourdieu to S. Lukes and K. Dowding, whose developments in the field of Cratology have led to a renewed interest in political power. Paper objective. The purpose of this investigation is to explore the innovative approaches to political power understanding and to give own definition of this phenomenon. Paper main body. The methodological approach taken in this study is a mixed methodology based on qualitative and quantative, theoretical and empirical studies. The overall structure of the study takes the form of two conditional parts. The first part of this paper examines the innovative approaches to general power understanding. In the section we are proving that power is based on information. The second part also begins by laying out the theoretical dimensions of the research, and looks what is political power at postmodernist's context. In summary, information is seemed to be the most efficient power resource, because it touches each part of people existence. Conclusions ...