49 pages • 1 hour read
C. Wright MillsThe Power Elite
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1956A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
C. Wright Mills' The Power Elite is lauded for its incisive analysis of American society and the interplay between military, corporate, and political leaders. Critics praise its clarity and foresight, though some argue it overlooks grassroots movements and offers a overly deterministic view. Overall, it remains influential and thought-provoking.
Who Should Read The Power Elite?
A curious reader of The Power Elite by C. Wright Mills would likely have an interest in sociology, political science, or history, particularly focusing on power structures and elite theory. Comparable works include Who Rules America? by G. William Domhoff and Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty.
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Reading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
1440L