Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgements xiii
4. Introduction 1
5. I: Elite theory 4
6. II: Democratic Theory 7
7. III: Dynamic Democracy 11
8. IV: Book Structure 36
9. 1 Mosca and the Ruling Class 39
10. 2 Pareto and the Circulation of Elites 82
11. 3 Michels and the Iron Law of Oligarchy 122
12. 4 Schumpeter and Elite Competition 154
13. 5 Dahl and Mills, Polyarchy or Power Elite? 182
14. 6 Aron and Divided Elites 212
15. Conclusion 239
16. Bibliography 245
17. Index 263