Introduction: Twenty Stories 1. Previous Research on Right-Wing Authoritarianism 2. Studying Authoritarianism: Research Methodology and Methodology Research 3. The Personal Origins of Right-Wing Authoritarianism 4. The Cognitive Behavior of Authoritarians 5. Inconsistency and Blindness in the Authoritarian Mind 6. Authoritarianism and Religion 7. Sex and the Single Authoritarian 8. Dogmatism 9. Left-Wing Authoritarianism 10. The Effects of Hate Literature 11. The Authoritarianism of Legislators in North America Conclusion: A Few Last Words on the Subject Notes References Index
A marvelous work, beautifully written. The sections on cognitive behavior, double standards, sex, religion, left-wing authoritarianism, and the authoritarianism of legislators make important contributions to our understanding. -- Sam McFarland, Western Kentucky University The study of authoritarianism is currently experiencing a marked upsurge of interest and activity, and Bob Altemeyer deserves a great deal of the credit. The research that he reports in this lively book is of great interest to those who are concerned with events such as the Oklahoma City bombing, and will serve as a touchstone for future work. -- William F. Stone, University of Maine
Bob Altemeyer is Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Manitoba.
Is fascism just around the corner? Will some social crisis or
national panic evoke totalitarian solutions? Or are we reasonably
protected from arbitrary cancellation of democratic institutions?
This book provides assessment of the psychological potential of
populations to support, accede, or resist the imposition of
authoritarian rule...To our good fortune, Dr. Altemeyer has
provided a unique and coherent body of solid scientific
information...[and] he deploys a light, clear style and an engaging
sense of humor...The most rewarded reader, and the one for whom the
book was written, will be that citizen who retains a dedication to
the retrieval and preservation of democracy. I hope for such a
person that the book stays in print forever.
*Journal of the American Medical Association*
A marvelous work, beautifully written. The sections on cognitive
behavior, double standards, sex, religion, left-wing
authoritarianism, and the authoritarianism of legislators make
important contributions to our understanding.
*Sam McFarland, Western Kentucky University*
The study of authoritarianism is currently experiencing a marked
upsurge of interest and activity, and Bob Altemeyer deserves a
great deal of the credit. The research that he reports in this
lively book is of great interest to those who are concerned with
events such as the Oklahoma City bombing, and will serve as a
touchstone for future work.
*William F. Stone, University of Maine*
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