This book deals with the reception of Italian elitism in the United States, identifying its key protagonists, phases, and themes. It aims to shed light on the contribution of Italian elitism to the development of American political thought.

Giorgio Volpe is Lecturer at the Università della Svizzera Italiana.

Introduction 1. The Italian School of Elitism 2. Politics in Transformation 3. The Two Faces of Elitism 4. From the People to the Elites 5. We, the Elite. Conclusion