Robert Michels

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Robert Michels

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Why Is Robert Michels Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Robert Michels was a German-born Italian sociologist who contributed to elite theory by describing the political behavior of intellectual elites. He belonged to the Italian school of elitism. He is best known for his book Political Parties, published in 1911, which contains a description of the "iron law of oligarchy." He was a friend and disciple of Max Weber, Werner Sombart and Achille Loria.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Robert Michels?

Robert Michels is affiliated with the following schools:

• Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg
• University of Marburg
• University of Cologne
• Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
• University of Perugia
• University of Basel
• University of Turin
• Leipzig University

What Are Robert Michels's Academic Contributions?

Robert Michels has made the following academic contributions:

• Political Parties: A Sociological Study of the Oligarchical Tendencies of Modern Democracy