POL 100 Lecture 4: Pol 100 lecture 4

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Political Science
• Course: POL 100
• Professor: Loganathan Masilamani

Document Summary

Gabriel almond & sidney verta-developed the concept of political culture. Culture is a broad term and encompasses, art, music, recreation, language, religion, etc. Political scientists are concerned with the impact that these cultural elements have upon the politics of a state. Process of decision making in that structure. The kind of policy issues that are at stake within a society. The collection of the understandings, values, attitudes, and principles of a community or society that relate to its political organization, processes, disputes, and public policies. Aggregate effects of political culture upon society and also its effect on individuals. In the absence of trust and efficacy, then political alienation builds, which is unpredictable and can lead to profound changes in the political system. Alienation is also the cultural breeding ground for extremism and revolution. Civil society: civil society: actions and organization of private citizens, not just political may be very diverse: around shared goals, interests, and values.