The Emergence and Revival of Charismatic Movements

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'This book is essential and timely. Andrews-Lee masterfully challenges conventional wisdom as she details the capacity of charismatic movements to endure as affective ties that can be reactivated, in some cases, by successors. The work critically enhances research on populism and convincingly warns of the potential for charismatic leadership to plant seeds of democratic erosion.' Elizabeth J. Zechmeister, Vanderbilt University 'Charismatic authority is widely recognized to be a vital component of many populist movements, but also one that is difficult to study in a rigorous manner. Caitlin Andrews-Lee tackles this challenge by examining the emergence and revival of charismatic movements in Argentina and Venezuela. This is a much-welcomed contribution to the study of political leadership, one that sheds new light on the factors that make charismatic movements so powerful and resilient in different national settings.' Kenneth M. Roberts, Cornell University 'Caitlin Andrews-Lee masterfully applies the theoretical and methodological arsenal of political science to dissect the nature, causes, consequences, and political uses of charismatic leadership. In doing so, she illuminates features of the charismatic movements founded by colonels Juan Peron and Hugo Chavez, as well as the tendency of these populist forces to hinder the formation of programmatic party systems and, ultimately, to undermine democracy.' Carlos Gervasoni, Universidad Torcuato Di Tella 'Caitlin Andrews-Lee's book on the 'undying' nature of charisma, the ways that can be re-activated by new political actors after the disappearance of the original leader, and its long-lasting destabilizing effects to institutions and political systems, is a bold, original, and insightful contribution to the field of charisma studies and to the study of democracy itself.' Jose Pedro Zuquete, Universidade de Lisboa 'Andrews-Lee has made a remarkable contribution to the study of charisma and political representation that sets a high standard for future research.' Kirk A. Hawkins, Perspectives on Politics