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Who Rules America is a book written by research psychologist and sociologist G. William Domhoff. It examines how society determines our political preferences. The book’s title is “Who Rules America? - The Corporate Rich, White Nationalist Republicans, and Inclusionary Democrats in the 2020s”. It describes the power of the press and the influence of politics on our behavior. It also discusses the role of the media and the role of religion in American politics.

Who Rules America? Reveals the hidden network of power and privilege that shapes our country and society. For example, the top 1% of Americans control 43% of the nation’s financial wealth and receive 20% of its income. They have also established an extensive policy-planning network comprised of think tanks and foundations. Who Rules the United States? is an essential textbook for anyone studying American society. It has won several awards and is the first book on the subject.

The book explains that the rich and powerful have ultimate power in the U.S. The corporate elitists own most of the country’s large income-producing properties, such as farms, and have gotten appointments to key positions in government. Despite the many efforts of the media and activists, the power elite continues to rule the country. Only the inclusionary alliance and Democratic Party will challenge the oligarchy and change the status quo.

While there is some evidence to suggest that the rich have more influence on public policy than the poor, Domhoff argues that the power of wealthy individuals is even more significant than the results of the study imply. As a result, wealthy individuals can hire lobbyists in Washington and fund campaign coffers for their candidates. Furthermore, they have been blamed for the lack of voter turnout in the U.S., the lowest among industrialized democracies. And in both the 2012 and 2010 midterm elections, almost 90 million eligible voters did not vote.

As the power of money and influence grows, ordinary citizens are increasingly powerless to change the system. The wealthy, by contrast, have enormous resources and can afford to lobby lawmakers in exchange for favorable policies. The result is an ever more powerful political class. The political power of the rich is the result of a powerful and wealthy elite. So, who rules America? If you are concerned about the role of the upper class, the answer may surprise you.

The book offers a detailed history of the politics of the United States. It describes the role of the climate-denial network and the ultra-conservative majority on the Supreme Court. The authors of the book also show how the power of the media influences the political scene. Moreover, they explain how these two groups use the media to control public opinion. Some people in the government try to hide their actions from the public.

Paperback $28.95

ISBN 9781032139029

Published November 30, 2021,

by Routledge 250 Pages 5 B/W Illustrations