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This substantially revised and enlarged second edition of Tom Bottomore's influential text examines elite theory through the lens of contemporary studies and social structures. Bottomore investigates the role and significance of elites within classes and class hierarchies across both advanced industrial and developing nations, providing critical analysis of elitism from democratic and socialist perspectives. The revised edition includes a new concluding chapter where Bottomore reflects on elite dynamics as humanity approaches the new millennium, making this classic work essential reading for understanding power structures, social stratification, and the relationship between elites and society in the modern world.

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Substantially revised and enlarged second edition of Bottomore's influential elite theory text used in numerous translations worldwide.

Examines the role of elites in relation to class structures across advanced industrial and developing countries.

Provides critical analysis of elitism formulated by democratic and socialist thinkers and movements throughout history.

Includes new concluding chapter addressing elite theory and social dynamics as humanity approaches the new millennium.

Published by Routledge as a classic text for sociology, anthropology, and social sciences education and research.

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27 January 2017
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21 November 2016

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