I was recently inspired by a great book ive been reading, the authoritarian dynamic, to do a lot of thinking about authoritarianism. This book addresses that question by developing a universal theory of what determines intolerance of difference in general, which includes racism, political. Concepts of authoritarian theory of mass communication. The authoritarian dynamic cambridge studies in public opinion and political psychology 9780521534789. Improvising power under authoritarianism cambridge university press 2017. Look out for the authoritarian personality persuasive litigator.
The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Here, the media cannot offend or go against the majority or dominant groups. Twenty lessons from the twentieth century by timothy snyder, the road to unfreedom. Group members emmanuel chimuramba r179706h david makanani r178651h michael sanodi r178397b christopher makuvise r179253y carrington zvineyi r179815h mauros nyahotsi r179966t question state the differences between authoritative and persuasive sources of law. Authoritarian theory is taken as a theory used by the dictatorship governments, but can also be seen in democratic as well as dictatorial nations. Kurt vonnegut, mother nightin this unassuming little book, bob altemeyer, a 60something canadian professor of social sciences, presents a straightforward theory explaining how authoritarian leaders arise, and what people compose their power base. Authoritarian theory of mass communication businesstopia. The politics of authoritarian rule cambridge studies in. Svolik argues that all authoritarian regimes face two fundamental challenges. Illiquidity and authoritarianism at the margins of.
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