The Power Elite (book)

"The Power Elite" by C. Wright Mills explores how a small, interconnected group of individuals—comprising top military leaders, corporate executives, and political officials—hold most of the decision-making power in the United States. The book argues that this elite shapes national policies and societal directions, often beyond the influence of ordinary citizens. Mills emphasizes the importance of understanding the interconnectedness of these groups and how their combined interests can maintain their dominance, raising questions about democracy, power, and social structure in modern society.