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“Power is not of a man. Wealth does not center in the person of the wealthy. Celebrity is not inherent in any personality. To be celebrated, to be wealthy, to have power requires access to major institutions.”

Quote by C. Wright Mills

Book:The Power Elite

Work

The Power Elite

A seminal work in the field of political science, this book delves into the structure and dynamics of the power elite in the United States, analyzing the relationships between government, business, and the military. more

Author

C. Wright Mills

C. Wright Mills was an American sociologist known for his research on power structures and social conflict. His work emphasized the impact of social structures on individual lives and introduced the concept of 'the sociological imagination'. more

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