Featured Essay: C. Wright Mills, 1916-1962: Bright Lights and Dark Shadows

This article begins with a consideration of some of the contradictions within the personal and professional life of C. Wright Mills. The author argues that while some "have written of Mills as some sort of political liberal, or better, a prophet of the Left movement of the 1960s," Mills�...

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Published in:Contemporary sociology (Washington) 2012-07, Vol.41 (4), p.413-422
Main Author: Horowitz, Irving Louis
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Females
Political Movements
Segregation
Totalitarianism
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Summary:This article begins with a consideration of some of the contradictions within the personal and professional life of C. Wright Mills. The author argues that while some "have written of Mills as some sort of political liberal, or better, a prophet of the Left movement of the 1960s," Mills' political and social views, particularly in regard to segregation, women's suffrage and totalitarianism, make such claims problematic. The author then provides a retrospective of the highlights of Mills' contributions to sociology, arguing that in these works can be found the justification for Mills' iconic status in the field. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0094-3061
DOI:10.1177/0094306112449609