A broad introduction to inequality both nationally and internationally. This text is intended as a broad introduction to the many types of inequality in U.S. society and in the global setting. The authors provide a wide range of explanations on inequality and offering analyses of policy attempts to address these issues. The text provides data from the latest research in its dis...
A broad introduction to inequality both nationally and internationally. This text is intended as a broad introduction to the many types of inequality in U.S. society and in the global setting. The authors provide a wide range of explanations on inequality and offering analyses of policy attempts to address these issues. The text provides data from the latest research in its discussions of economic, status, political, gender, sexual, and racial/ethnic inequalities.
a number of competing groups and organizations that hold much of the power
no central or inner circle that dominates or coordinates the connections between these groups, since each is relatively autonomous and self-interested
the shifting of power as issues fluctuate keeps power in a rough balance
individuals can exercise power in part by becoming members of these groups (查看原文)
strategic elites: "coordinating elements" to keep disintegrating parts together
have knowledge that is both expert and critical for the functioning of the entire society
specialized, none of them dominates or constitutes a ruling class (查看原文)
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