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We have said that political struggles have two aspects. On the one hand, they pit against each other individuals competing for power or the favor of those holding power. On the other hand, they set various groups, collectivities, and social elements against one another. Liberals stress the first aspect; socialists and conservatives, the second.
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Duverger, M. (1972). Collective Causes. In: The Study of Politics. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3171-8_5
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