Oligarchy
Jeffrey A. Winters
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Oligarchy
Published
2011
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
323
ISBN-13
9781107005280
ISBN-10
1107005280
Description
"The common thread for oligarchs across history is that wealth defines them, empowers them, and inherently exposes them to threats. The existential motive of all oligarchs is wealth defense. These variations yield four types of oligarchy: warring, ruling, sultanistic, and civil"-- "For centuries, oligarchs were viewed as empowered by wealth, an idea muddled by elite theory early in the twentieth century. The common thread for oligarchs across history is that wealth defines them, empowers them, and inherently exposes them to threats. The existential motive of all oligarchs is wealth defense. How they respond varies with the threats they confront, including how directly involved they are in supplying the coercion underlying all property claims, and whether they act separately or collectively. These variations yield four types of oligarchy: warring, ruling, sultanistic, and civil. Oligarchy is not displaced by democracy but rather is fused with it. Moreover, the rule of law problem in many societies is a matter of taming oligarchs. Cases studied in this book include the United States, ancient Athens and Rome, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, medieval Venice and Siena, mafia commissions in the United States and Italy, feuding Appalachian families, and early chiefs cum oligarchs dating from 2300 BCE"--
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Oligarchy?
This edition of Oligarchy has approximately 323 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Oligarchy?
For most readers, Oligarchy typically takes between 6h 44m and 4h 29m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 23m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,750 words
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What is the word count of Oligarchy?
The estimated word count for Oligarchy is approximately 80,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Oligarchy?
Oligarchy was written by Jeffrey A. Winters.
When was Oligarchy published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.