 | Distributing Status: The Evolution of State Honours in Western Europe Subjects: Awards -- Social aspects -- Europe Western -- History; Decorations of honor -- Social aspects -- Europe Western -- History; Medals -- Social aspects -- Europe Western -- History; Social status -- Europe Western -- History; Social classes -- Europe We; How awards, decorations, and medals bestow social standing. Clark Samuel : Samuel Clark is professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Western Ontario and author of State and Status: The Rise of the State and Aristocratic Power in Western Europe.Samuel Clark is professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Western Ontario and author of State and Status: The Rise of the State and Aristocratic Power in Western Europe. |
