Previously published: 1956.

The higher circles -- Local society -- Metropolitan -- The celebrities -- The very Rich -- The Chief Executives -- The corporate rich -- The warlords -- The Military ascendancy -- The political directorate -- The theory of Balance -- The power elite -- the mass society -- The conservative mood -- The higher immorality.

"First published in 1956, The Power Elite stands as a contemporary classic of social science and social criticism. C. Wright Mills captivated readers with his penetrating analysis and fiery critique of the organization of power in the United States, calling attention to three firmly interlocked prongs of power: the military, corporate, and political elite. But while The Power Elite can be read as an accurate account of what was taking place in America at the time it was written, its underlying question of whether America is a democratic in practice as it is in theory is every bit as significant to the culture of today."--BOOK JACKET.