Elites and suppression

Authors

Brian Martin, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

74670

Publication Details

Martin, B. (1986). 'Elites and suppression', in B. Martin, C. Ann. Baker, C. Manwell and C. Pugh (Eds.), Intellectual Suppression: Australian Case Histories, Analysis and Responses (pp. 185-199). Sydney: Angus and Robertson.

Link to publisher version (URL)

Angus & Robertson

Abstract

To speak of "suppression of intellectual dissent" usually assumes the following context. First, there is a power structure of some kind, with some groups having vested interests in their power and privilege. Such groups are responsible for most suppression. Second, there is some set of ideas or practices from which intellectual dissent is possible. Third, there is some alternative source of power, or other potential threat to the powerful and privileged groups, to which the dissent may appeal.