The sociologist who developed the concept of the power elite was ________.
A) C. Wright Mills
B) Talcott Parsons
C) Robert K. Merton
D) F. Ivan Nye

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C. Wright Mills developed the concept of the power elite in his 1956 book "The Power Elite," in which he argues that a small group of individuals in the government, military, and corporate world hold the majority of power and make important decisions that affect society. This concept has become influential in the study of power and politics in modern society.

The Sociologist Who Developed the Concept of the Power Elite