Political Parties: A Sociological Study of the Oligarchical Tendencies of Modern Democracy

by Robert Michels

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First published in German in 1911, this book introduces the concept of iron law oligarchy. Considered a classic text of social sciences, Political Parties analyzes the power structures of organizations such as political parties and trade unions. Robert Michels argues that all organizations, even those in theory most egalitarian and most committed to democracy, such as socialist political parties, are in fact oligarchical and dominated by a small group...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0029212502

ISBN13:9780029212509

Release Date:April 1966

Publisher:Free Press

Length:380 Pages

Weight:1.04 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Related Subjects

Democracy Elections & Political Process History Ideologies & Doctrines Literary Literary Criticism & Collections Literature Literature & Fiction Political Parties Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Social Sciences

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