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Elite (un)conspicuousness: theoretical reflections an ostentation vs. understatement

Zur (Un)Sichtbarkeit von Eliten: theoretische Überlegungen zum Umgang mit den Insignien der Macht
[journal article]

Daloz, Jean-Pascal

Abstract

"Comparative research suggests that in some settings the conspicuous flaunting of one's assets is expected, while 'unconspicuousness' is likely to be interpreted in terms of diffidence or lack of wherewithal. Conversely, in other contexts, distinction may require studied understatement, and an exces... view more

"Comparative research suggests that in some settings the conspicuous flaunting of one's assets is expected, while 'unconspicuousness' is likely to be interpreted in terms of diffidence or lack of wherewithal. Conversely, in other contexts, distinction may require studied understatement, and an excessive concern with display of rank would eventually undermine one's reputation. Yet, social theorists have often tended to see only one side of the coin. The purpose of this article is to highlight complexity and propose various hypotheses for dealing with significant variations in elite behaviour, with a view to developing non-dogmatic interpretations of the logics underpinning conspicuousness and unconspicuousness." (author's abstract)... view less

Keywords
elite; elite research; power; symbol; distinction; comparative research; analysis; sociological theory; legitimation; interaction; communication; complexity; network; political regime; cultural factors; behavior; integration; historical analysis; Western world; theory comparison

Classification
General History
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture

Method
basic research; theory formation

Document language
English

Publication Year
2012

Page/Pages
p. 209-222

Journal
Historical Social Research, 37 (2012) 1

Issue topic
Elite foundations of social theory and politics / Elitetheoretische Grundlagen sozialwissenschaftlicher Theoriebildung und politischer Analyse

DOI
https://doi.org/10.12759/hsr.37.2012.1.209-222

ISSN
0172-6404

Status
Published Version; peer reviewed

Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution 4.0


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