Robert Michels Livres

The principle of self-government through political parties, fundamental to democracy, is seen as a solution to nationality issues, as it embraces popular governance. While the significance of nationality is clear, many national questions in Western Europe could be addressed through this principle. However, challenges arise from geographical and strategic factors, such as defining natural and strategic frontiers. The principle falters where national identities are weak or confused. This work critically examines democracy, which Michels argues is in a precarious phase, making progress difficult. He categorizes the opposing tendencies to democracy into three areas: individual nature, political structure, and organizational nature. This edition, hailed as a "classic of modern social science," marks a pivotal study in political science, establishing the study of political parties as a distinct field after its 1910 publication. It remains essential reading for political scientists, sociologists, and historians today. Robert Michels is recognized as a founder of political sociology, authoring several influential works. Seymour Martin Lipset, a prominent sociologist, contributes to the discourse with his extensive writings on political and social policy.

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Focusing on power dynamics within organizations, this influential work explores how even the most democratic groups, like socialist parties, become dominated by a small leadership elite. It introduces the "iron law of oligarchy," arguing that all organizations inevitably develop oligarchical structures. Additionally, it examines how radical political parties often compromise their original goals through the pressures of electoral engagement, laying the groundwork for moderation theory. This classic text is essential for understanding the sociology of power and organizational behavior.

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In addressing the issues raised by women's movements for equal rights a century ago, Michels anticipated contemporary controversies and conflicts regarding gender equality. He firmly supported the desirability of equality between the sexes, making his work relevant to ongoing feminist debates about equality and difference, as well as the critiques of social science stemming from the rise of "difference" feminism. His analysis of the "woman problem" serves as both a historical account of the gender wars of his time and a significant contribution to classic sociological thought. Michels noted that the vast national and economic conflicts in modern Europe highlighted acute injustices, with sex antagonisms becoming increasingly pronounced. He argued for the seriousness of women's rights, linking discussions of sexuality and sexual morality to the "new sexual ethic" promoted by feminists. While he supported premarital chastity for men as an ideal, he questioned its widespread practice. Uniquely in the sociological tradition, he explored the "struggle for love" between genders through the lens of "erotic coquetry" observed in lower animals. Despite advocating for sexual equality, he acknowledged that men tend to be more sexually aggressive, influenced by social and cultural structures. Michels also promoted family planning, opposing abortion, to enhance marital happiness and economic well-being, particularly for the poor.

Robert Michels untersucht in seinem Werk den Patriotismus aus einer alltagsgeschichtlichen Perspektive, indem er alltägliche Phänomene wie die Liebe zu Frauen, Speisen und Musik betrachtet. Er analysiert den Mythos des Patriotismus und hinterfragt dessen Ursprünge und Entwicklungen. Als deutscher Soziologe, der in der Schweiz und Italien lehrte, bietet Michels einen komparativen Ansatz, der sowohl für seine Zeit als auch für die Gegenwart relevante Erkenntnisse liefert. Der Klassiker wird nun neu aufgelegt und beleuchtet die soziologischen Dimensionen des Patriotismus.

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