Power Elite theory

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:philosophy
gptkbp:analyzes interlocking interests of military, corporate, and political leaders
gptkbp:category political science
sociology
gptkbp:contrastsWith pluralist theory
gptkbp:criticizedFor pluralist theorists
gptkbp:describes concentration of power in a small elite group
gptkbp:emphasizes lack of democratic control
gptkbp:focusesOn gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:formedBy gptkb:C._Wright_Mills
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Power Elite theory
gptkbp:influenced elite theory
critical sociology
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Karl_Marx
gptkb:Max_Weber
gptkbp:publicationYear 1956
gptkbp:publishedIn gptkb:The_Power_Elite
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:nobleman
political sociology
ruling class
gptkbp:subjectOf academic debate
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Charles_Wright_Mills
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5