Power elite

A Power Elite, in political and sociological theory, is a small group of people who control a disproportionate amount of resources and access to decision-makers in a political system.

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Political - Sociological theory

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The American Power Elite has been referenced by academics of the latter half of the 20th Century; in their research work, the US Power Elite consists of members of the Business/Corporate Community, Academia, politicians, media editors, military service personnel, and high-profile journalists. From here on a general form of consensus building and homogenesing of elite members' views is eventually achieved.

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Power Elite - Business/Corporate Community - Academia

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