Download or read book Elites: New Comparative Perspectives written by Masamichi Sasaki and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2007-12-31 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elites come in many forms, as reflected by this collection. From overview to comparative studies in diverse contexts, this work is both historical and contemporary, encompassing case studies of elite individuals as well as elites in nations and political environments.