The New CEOs looks at the women and people of color leading Fortune 500 companies, exploring the factors that have helped them achieve success and their impact on the business world and society more broadly. As recently as fifteen years ago, there had only been three women CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, and no African Americans. By now there have been more than 100 women, African American, Latino, and Asian-American CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. Richard L. Zweigenhaft and G. William Domhoff look at these "new CEOs" closely. Weaving compelling interview excerpts with new research, the book...

Diversity in the Power Elite examines the diversity that exists--and doesn't exist--among America's powerful people. Revised and updated throughout, the third edition contrasts profound changes, such as the election of Barack Obama and the growing acceptance of LGBTQ people, with the stark reality that little diversity exists in many circles of power.

Diversity in the Power Elite examines the diversity that exists--and doesn't exist--among America's powerful people. Revised and updated throughout, the third edition contrasts profound changes, such as the election of Barack Obama and the growing acceptance of LGBTQ people, with the stark reality that little diversity exists in many circles of power.