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The critical assessment of Robert Michels' "Iron Law of Oligarchy" challenges its perceived inevitability by presenting counter-examples from egalitarian societies in Africa, highlighting their drawbacks. The paper suggests the Athenian model of democracy by lot as a more effective alternative to oligarchy. It concludes by applying this democratic model to the context of political parties, offering insights into the dynamics of governance and the potential for more equitable political structures.
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Robert Michels reconsidered. Is there an "Iron Law of Oligarchy"?, Maximilian Konrad
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- Title
- Robert Michels reconsidered. Is there an "Iron Law of Oligarchy"?
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Maximilian Konrad
- Publisher
- GRIN Verlag
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9783346059383
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The critical assessment of Robert Michels' "Iron Law of Oligarchy" challenges its perceived inevitability by presenting counter-examples from egalitarian societies in Africa, highlighting their drawbacks. The paper suggests the Athenian model of democracy by lot as a more effective alternative to oligarchy. It concludes by applying this democratic model to the context of political parties, offering insights into the dynamics of governance and the potential for more equitable political structures.