The power elite and the state

By G. William Domhoff

Subjects: Pouvoir (Sciences sociales), Power - social sciences, Politics and government, Power (Social sciences), Elite (Social sciences) -- United States, Regierung, Elite (Social sciences), Elite (social sciences), Politique et gouvernement, Politisches System, Macht, Elites, Elite, U.s. politics & government - 20th century, Politische Elite, Élite (Sciences sociales), United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century, Overheidsbeleid, Politische Willensbildung, 20th century american history - politics & government - general & miscellaneous, United states, politics and government, 20th century

Description: "This volume presents a network of social power, indicating that theories inspired by C. Wright Mills are far more accurate views about power in America than those of Mills's opponents. Dr. Domhoff shows how and why coalitions within the power elite have involved themselves in such policy issues as the Social Security Act (1935) and the Employment Act (1946), and how the National Labor Relations Act (1935) could pass against the opposition of every major corporation. The book descri bes how experts worked closely with the power elite in shaping the plansfor a post-World War II world economic order, in good part realized during the past 30 years. Arguments are advanced that the fat cats who support the Democrats cannot be understood in terms of narrow self-interest, and that moderate conservatives dominated policy-making under Reagan."--Provided by publisher