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Martin, Andrew W. – Social Forces, 2007
Robert Michels' famous "iron law of oligarchy" has come under criticism from scholars that question assumptions regarding the concentration of power within social movement organizations (SMOs). Despite such concerns, Michels' broader interests in organizational structure and power continue to be relevant for analyzing the goals and…
Descriptors: Resource Allocation, Unions, United States History, Power Structure