Description
2016 Reprint of 1962 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. This work, first published in German in 1911 introduced the concept of iron law of oligarchy. It is considered one of the classics of social sciences, in particular sociology and political science. This work analyzes the power structures of organizations such as political parties and trade unions. Michels' main argument is that all organizations, even those in theory most egalitarian and most committed to democracy - like socialist political parties - are in fact oligarchical, and dominated by a small group of leadership. The book also provides a first systematic analysis of how a radical political party loses its radical goals under the dynamics of electoral participation. The origins of moderation theory can be found in this analysis.
Author: Robert Michels
Publisher: Martino Fine Books
Published: 09/02/2016
Pages: 380
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.85d
ISBN13: 9781684220229
ISBN10: 168422022X
BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | Political Process | Political Parties
- Political Science | Political Ideologies | Democracy
- Literary Collections | General
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