INVESTIGATION OF ADNAN MENDERES FROM THE ELITE THEORY PERSPECTIVE

In the present study, purpose was to examine Adnan Menderes from perspective of Elite Theory. For this purpose, Historical Research, Content Analysis, and Leader Analysis Methods were employed in study. After information provided about elite Theory life examined terms At end it concluded that Menderes, who a socio-economic political elite, banned power “by force” line with Pareto’s “Elite Rotation Theory”. It determined when ruling position, he acted Michels’ Bronze Law Oligarchy. Finally, also negative relations other elites contrary Mills’ Power