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Which theorist studied the power elite and the influence they had over society?

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The correct answer is C. Wright Mills
He was a rather famous sociologist from the 20th century who also worked as a professor at Columbia university. He was a leftist and one of his famous books "The Power Elite" was crucial in describing class relations in the US between the elites and the regular people.
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