SOCA01H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Big Business, Elite Theory, Urban Renewal
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Pluralist theory: holds that all power is widely dispersed. As a result, no group enjoys disproportionate influence, and decisions re usually reached through negotiations and compromise. It also left much of the downtown to poor residents and members of minority groups. The city gov. listened closely to all major groups; adopted policies that reflected diverse interests of city residents. They view the political system as an institution that helps society achieve its collective goals and interests. In the process, integrates members and keeping it in equilibrium. Elite theory: small groups occupying the command posts of most influential institutions make important decisions that profoundly affect all members of society. Moreover, they do so without much regard for elections or public opinion. Foremost among early elite theorists: he defines elites as small groups that control the command posts of a society"s most influential institutions, people that control these institutions make important decisions that profoundly affect all members of society.
