Contents -- Preface -- 1 Introductory Perspectives -- 2 Status Identification: Class and Social Mobility -- 3 Social Interaction: Conflict, Cooperation and Culture -- 4 Political Development: Dynamics and Contexts -- 5 Power and Political Authorization -- 6 Electoral Choices: Parties and Governments -- 7 Democracy: Scripts and Players -- 8 Hidden Powers and Odd Allies: Lobbyists and Bureaucrats -- 9 Political Mediation: Parts and Wholes (An Overview) -- 10 Bridging and Belonging: Concluding Reflections -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- V -- W -- Y.