Robert Michels Knihy

2016 Reprint of 1962 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. This work, first published in German in 1911 introduced the concept of iron law of oligarchy. It is considered one of the classics of social sciences, in particular sociology and political science. This work analyzes the power structures of organizations such as political parties and trade unions. Michels' main argument is that all organizations, even those in theory most egalitarian and most committed to democracy - like socialist political parties - are in fact oligarchical, and dominated by a small group of leadership. The book also provides a first systematic analysis of how a radical political party loses its radical goals under the dynamics of electoral participation. The origins of moderation theory can be found in this analysis.

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Focusing on power dynamics within organizations, this influential work explores how even the most democratic groups, like socialist parties, become dominated by a small leadership elite. It introduces the "iron law of oligarchy," arguing that all organizations inevitably develop oligarchical structures. Additionally, it examines how radical political parties often compromise their original goals through the pressures of electoral engagement, laying the groundwork for moderation theory. This classic text is essential for understanding the sociology of power and organizational behavior.

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Robert Michels untersucht in seinem Werk den Patriotismus aus einer alltagsgeschichtlichen Perspektive, indem er alltägliche Phänomene wie die Liebe zu Frauen, Speisen und Musik betrachtet. Er analysiert den Mythos des Patriotismus und hinterfragt dessen Ursprünge und Entwicklungen. Als deutscher Soziologe, der in der Schweiz und Italien lehrte, bietet Michels einen komparativen Ansatz, der sowohl für seine Zeit als auch für die Gegenwart relevante Erkenntnisse liefert. Der Klassiker wird nun neu aufgelegt und beleuchtet die soziologischen Dimensionen des Patriotismus.