Drawing from a power elite perspective and the latest empirical data, this classic text is an invaluable tool for teaching students about how power operates in U.S. society. Domhoff argues that the owners and top-level managers in large income-producing properties are far and away the dominant figures in the U.S. Their corporations, banks, and agribusinesses come together as a corporate community that dominates the federal government in Washington and their real estate, construction, and land development companies form growth coalitions that dominate most local governments. By providing empirical evidence for his argument, Domhoff encourages students to think critically about the power structure in American society and its implications for our democracy.
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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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I own the 5th and 6th editions. The author, Bill Domhoff ' actually makes useful changes through the editions. Not as a way to make big bucks off of students who "must"(not really) buy the newest edition that their teachers recommend. He updates it with the latest news on the power struggles. And the newest edition shows his hope in Barack Obama's challenges to the corporate community.
You see, nobody likes to admit that there is a class system in the United States. Bill Domhoff shows that there clearly is a corporate community that propagates itself through joining exclusive clubs, expensive private schools, and through this, having extensive connections to other people in the upper class. It has been in place since before the civil war. Yes, that's right. The age of the robber barons. And if this isn't interesting enough, Domhoff shows how they influence public policy, and even public opinion. You'll find yourself thinking twice about many of the bills that are in the news. Because chances are, they are a product of the vicegrip that the corporate community has on our country.
Anyway, I think that this book makes understanding the power structure in the United States a lot easier, and it makes sense of a lot of the things you hear. It in slightly politically charged, but it has quite a bit of facts, and is a very sociological study of power in america.
You see, nobody likes to admit that there is a class system in the United States. Bill Domhoff shows that there clearly is a corporate community that propagates itself through joining exclusive clubs, expensive private schools, and through this, having extensive connections to other people in the upper class. It has been in place since before the civil war. Yes, that's right. The age of the robber barons. And if this isn't interesting enough, Domhoff shows how they influence public policy, and even public opinion. You'll find yourself thinking twice about many of the bills that are in the news. Because chances are, they are a product of the vicegrip that the corporate community has on our country.
Anyway, I think that this book makes understanding the power structure in the United States a lot easier, and it makes sense of a lot of the things you hear. It in slightly politically charged, but it has quite a bit of facts, and is a very sociological study of power in america.
16 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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I found this book to be very insighful and answered a lot of my own personal questions and thoughts. I have known that class structure in our society plays a major role in both business and political arenas.
The average person is so busy dealing with personal issues, focusing so much energy on social issues, watching reality shows and more concern about who will win the super bowl. We forget to stop and think because we are so stimulated as society.
This book explains the class structures in our society and how the "upper classes" and the "ultra wealthly families" use their position of power to influence.
This book is an "eye opener" and highly recommended if you want the truth.
The average person is so busy dealing with personal issues, focusing so much energy on social issues, watching reality shows and more concern about who will win the super bowl. We forget to stop and think because we are so stimulated as society.
This book explains the class structures in our society and how the "upper classes" and the "ultra wealthly families" use their position of power to influence.
This book is an "eye opener" and highly recommended if you want the truth.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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If you want a better understanding of corporate greed and the right wing agenda read this book great information no propaganda
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Received package in a timely manner and product was as described. Will likely be a return customer. Have to recommend this book to others. Great catching read.
7 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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The book offers a very interesting look into corporate America and where the power actually lies within our country. Although a bit biased at times, it offers very convincing arguments.
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