The Coming Crisis of Democracy (C. Wright Mills)

Certainly! "The Coming Crisis of Democracy" by C. Wright Mills analyzes how economic inequality, concentration of power in elite groups, and weakened civic engagement threaten democratic governance. Mills argues that, as wealth and influence become centralized among a small, powerful elite, ordinary citizens’ ability to influence political decisions diminishes. This disconnect can lead to apathy, societal unrest, and the erosion of democratic principles. Essentially, Mills warns that without broad civic participation and checks on concentrated power, democracy may face significant crises that undermine its foundational ideals of equal influence and political participation.