Political Parties: A Sociological Study Of The Oligarchical Tendencies Of Modern Democracy (1915) - Hardcover

by Robert Michels (Author), Eden Paul (Translator), Cedar Paul (Translator)

""Political Parties: A Sociological Study Of The Oligarchical Tendencies Of Modern Democracy"" is a book written by Robert Michels and originally published in 1915. The book explores the nature of political parties in modern democracies, arguing that they tend towards oligarchy rather than true democracy. Michels uses case studies from various European countries to illustrate his argument, examining the internal workings of political parties and the behavior of party leaders. He argues that even in supposedly democratic societies, power tends to be concentrated in the hands of a few individuals or groups, who use their influence to control the political process. Michels' work is considered a classic of political sociology and has been influential in shaping our understanding of the limitations of democracy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.