Robert Michels: 7 books

In his treatment of the issues raised by the movements of women for equal rights a century ago, Michels anticipated controversies and conflicts about which people care deeply today. He took a clear position in support of the desirability of equality between the sexes. In consequence, it remains relevant...

First published in German in 1911, Robert Michels’ ‘Political Parties’ is a classic of political and social science; it analyses the evolution of oligarchical power structures within political parties and trade unions, particularly those, ostensibly, most committed to egalitarian and democratic...

This book focuses on the role of individual and group psychotherapy supervision in clinical practice. Specific examples of the utility of supervision are given in chapters by psychiatrists in private practice, hospital and community centers, and administration. A psychoanalyst discusses his supervision...

Written partially to support the movement for women’s equal rights, this pioneering 1914 sociological study anticipates many issues and conflicts still alive today: sexual equality, difference, feminist critiques of social science, egalitarian sexual ethics, gender politics, and the connections between private behavior and social conditions.  

Much has changed in the critical interval since the last edition of The Psychiatric Interview in Clinical Practice was published. This new, third edition provides an up-to-date examination of the psychiatric interview that reflects changes introduced in DSM-5, while continuing to recognize that describing...

Musikliebhaber sind nicht automatisch auch vernarrt in eine möglichst umfangreiche Ansammlung mächtiger HiFi-Komponenten. Stattdessen begnügen sich einige zum Beispiel mit einem iPad und einem Paar Aktivboxen. Diese sind schnell und einfach in Betrieb zu nehmen und sorgen ebenfalls für ein absolut...

Viele Musikfreunde wünschen sich auch im Auto eine Anlage mit vernünftigem Bassdruck, möchten aber ungern riesige Boxen im Wagen unterbringen müssen. In diesem Fall gibt es zwei empfehlenswerte Möglichkeiten: die Underseat-Woofer, die - daher der Name - unter dem Sitz Platz finden und solche, die...