The Modern Tyrant argues that modern authoritarian leaders resemble classical tyrants but are distinctive in three ways: their ambitions for wealth and glory are shaped by modernity (especially nationalism, religion and ideology); their techniques are novel, combining authoritarian and democratic forms, and finally, they are much more powerful, able to exploit modern propaganda techniques and technology to enhance their control and dominance.
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Haig Patapan's most recent book, The Modern Tyrant, is one of the most significant recent contributions to the leadership literature. It's a must read for anyone with a serious interest in leadership, especially, though not exclusively, in politics. Patapan's book is deeply rooted in the classics, but it is, alas, completely contemporary in its application. Buy it. Keep it. -- Barbara Kellerman, Harvard University
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Höhe: 234 mm
Breite: 156 mm
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978-1-3995-5620-0 (9781399556200)
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Haig Patapan is a Professor in the School of Government and International Relations at Griffith University. His research examines the theory and practice of democracy. He is the author of Modern Philosopher Kings (EUP 2023).
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Professor in the School of Government and International RelationsGriffith University, Australia.
Introduction: The Rise of Modern Authoritarianism
Part I: Who is the Modern Tyrant?
1. The Authoritarian Leader
2. The Soul of the Classical Tyrant
Part II: Typology of Modern Tyrants
3. The Nationalist Tyrant
4. The Religious Tyrant
5. The Ideological Tyrant
Part III: Techniques of Modern Tyranny
6. The Modern Manual of Tyranny
7. Propaganda: The Modern Rhetoric of Tyranny
8. Technology and the Modern Tyrant
9. Populism, Democracy and Tyranny
Conclusion: New Dangers
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