Mills, C. Wright (Charles Wright) 1916-1962

The power elite by C. Wright Mills ( Book )
103 editions published between 1956 and 2004 in 14 languages and held by 2,854 libraries worldwide
"First published in 1956, The Power Elite stands as a contemporary classic of social science and social criticism. C. Wright Mills captivated readers with his penetrating analysis and fiery critique of the organization of power in the United States, calling attention to three firmly interlocked prongs of power: the military, corporate, and political elite. But while The Power Elite can be read as an accurate account of what was taking place in America at the time it was written, its underlying question of whether America is a democratic in practice as it is in theory is every bit as significant to the culture of today."--BOOK JACKET.

The sociological imagination by C. Wright Mills ( Book )
108 editions published between 1959 and 2007 in 16 languages and held by 2,403 libraries worldwide
In this book, the author set forth his views on how social science should be pursued. The book took issue with the ascendant schools of sociology in the United States, calling for a humanist sociology connecting the social, personal, and historical dimensions of our lives. The author's view is a way of looking at the world that can see links between the apparently private problems of the individual and important social issues. This new edition contains an afterword by a current leading sociologist in which he considers the contributions the author made with his original work, and examines how his research relates to American society today.

White collar; the American middle classes by C. Wright Mills ( Book )
67 editions published between 1951 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 2,321 libraries worldwide
This book is considered a standard on the subject of the new middle class in twentieth-century America. This landmark volume demonstrates how the conditions and styles of middle class life, originating from elements of both the newer lower and upper classes, represent modern society as a whole. By examining white-collar life, the author aimed to learn something about what was becoming more typically American than the once-famous Western frontier character. He painted a picture instead of a society that had evolved into a business-based milieu, viewing America instead as a great salesroom, an enormous file, and a new universe of management.

Power, politics, and people; the collected essays of C. Wright Mills by C. Wright Mills ( Book )
26 editions published between 1963 and 1979 in English and held by 1,613 libraries worldwide

Images of man; the classic tradition in sociological thinking by C. Wright Mills ( Book )
8 editions published between 1960 and 1970 in English and held by 1,379 libraries worldwide

From Max Weber : essays in sociology by Max Weber ( Book )
36 editions published between 1947 and 2009 in English and held by 1,287 libraries worldwide
The book introduces the reader to the work of the greatest German sociologist and one who is a key figure in the development of present-day sociological thought in this country. [His] thought forms part of our heritage of political science, sociology, history, philosophy, and economics, as well as of art, religion, and education. -Back cover.

Character and social structure : the psychology of social institutions by Hans Heinrich Gerth ( Book )
44 editions published between 1953 and 1984 in 5 languages and held by 1,227 libraries worldwide
"In a ... synthesis of much hitherto-scattered data, the authors give new meaning to the continuing debate over the relative importance of heredity and environment"--Back cover.

From Max Weber: Essays in sociology by Max Weber ( Book )
15 editions published between 1946 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 1,206 libraries worldwide

The Marxists by C. Wright Mills ( Book )
63 editions published between 1962 and 1985 in 4 languages and held by 1,119 libraries worldwide

The new sociology; essays in social science and social theory, in honor of C. Wright Mills by Irving Louis Horowitz ( Book )
13 editions published between 1964 and 1971 in English and held by 1,090 libraries worldwide