Description
An accessible introduction to the social and political thought of one of the leading critics of mid-twentieth century American society
This inaugural volume of the Pine Forge Press Social Thinkers series provides a concise introduction to the work, life, and influences of C. Wright Mills. Accessible and provocative, this book closely examines the writings and ideas of C. Wright Mills that now, over half a century later, remain crucial in better understanding today′s world. The book′s primary focus is on two of his lifelong intellectual concerns: the interrelationship between social structure and personality and the bureaucratization of modern society and the power relations it produces. The book is ideal for use as a self-contained volume or in conjunction with sociological theory textbooks.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: C. Wright Mills and Postwar America
Chapter 2: A Humanist Concern
Chapter 3: The Social Psychology
Chapter 4: The Stratification Trilogy
Chapter 5: On Latinos and Latin America
Chapter 6: Mass Society and Media Markets
Chapter 7: Disillusioned Radical
Chapter 8: Further Readings
