Political Elites
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Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Political Elites by Geraint Parry is a foundational work in political science that examines the role and nature of elite groups in political systems across history and across cultures. The book presents a rigorous analysis of classical elite theory, drawing on the foundational ideas of thinkers such as Mosca, Pareto, and Michels to argue that all societies are governed by a minority of powerful individuals. Parry details how these elites acquire, maintain, and exercise power, and critically assesses whether democratic systems can ever truly challenge elite dominance. Written with scholarly authority yet remaining accessible, the work remains an essential reference for students and scholars seeking to understand the structural inequalities embedded in political organisation. Part of the respected Studies in Political Science series, this concise volume delivers a comprehensive overview of one of the most enduring debates in political thought.
Author: Geraint Parry
Format: Paperback
Published: 1970, Allen & Unwin (Studies in Political Science)
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Political Elites by Geraint Parry is a foundational work in political science that examines the role and nature of elite groups in political systems across history and across cultures. The book presents a rigorous analysis of classical elite theory, drawing on the foundational ideas of thinkers such as Mosca, Pareto, and Michels to argue that all societies are governed by a minority of powerful individuals. Parry details how these elites acquire, maintain, and exercise power, and critically assesses whether democratic systems can ever truly challenge elite dominance. Written with scholarly authority yet remaining accessible, the work remains an essential reference for students and scholars seeking to understand the structural inequalities embedded in political organisation. Part of the respected Studies in Political Science series, this concise volume delivers a comprehensive overview of one of the most enduring debates in political thought.