This 5 page paper explores economic and sociological concepts, with an emphasis on Marx. Historical materialism, alienation, capitalism and social stratification are defined and discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources. A 5 page paper showing how Marx's letters written in 1843 foreshadowed the political and economic theories he would eventually publish in the Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital. These letters are analyzed together with some brief background about the political times in which Marx lived to paint a fuller picture of the development of this seminal philosopher's thought.
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Adolf Berle's theory that major corporations are run by upper middle class managers is explored in this 7 page paper. Other theorists are included such as Marx, Engels, Weber, Domhoff and Kahl. An analysis of the concept of housing class is included as well as the role which corporate takeovers play in terms of control. After careful consideration, the conclusion that the elite control corporate America is reached. Bibliography lists 9 sources.