This work has been declared by the AHA board as historic, and is superseded by Humanist Manifesto III. The Manifesto is a product of many minds. It was designed to represent a developing point of view, not a new creed.
Re: the iron law of oligarchy Aug22-09, 10:47 PM JRDunassigned: The iron law of oligarchy is a political theory, first developed by the German syndicalist sociologist Robert Michels in his 1911 book, Political Parties. This is actually wrong.
The Theory And Practice Of Oligarchical Collectivism. George Orwell: 1984 â The Future Is Now. This isnât just one of the greatest novels ever written, it could actually be the best presentation on the condition of the human race. Very few books have had the impact or created as much controversy as George Orwellâs 1984.