The Genesis of the Modern European State between Bourdieu and Weber: A Methodological Perspective

Imad Alsoos in Conversation with Julius Dihstelhoff Reflecting on his methodological approach to researching Hamas and Ennahda during his recent fellowship with MECAM, Palestinian political scientist Imad Alsoos, in this conversation with Julius Dihstelhoff, explores how the intersection of symbolic power and social consent shapes the legitimacy of these movements. He emphasizes the role of embedded social practices in gaining public support for political authority. This conversation was ini...