
The Authoritarians
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Narrated by:
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Bob Altemeyer
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By:
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Bob Altemeyer
The foreword is provided by John W. Dean, former Nixon White House counsel and New York Times best-selling author.
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In the nonfiction audiobook The Authoritarians, psychologist Bob Altemeyer shares his research on the aggressive and hostile nature of the authoritarian personality and the rise of the Right-Wing Authoritarian personality in the United States. He wrote the book in 2006, during George W. Bush’s second term as president. In a clear and direct voice, Altemeyer performs his own fascinating work. He details how authoritarianism is destroying traditional conservatism and what this means for the future of American politics and democracy.
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Great book, I highly recommend it.
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must read
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The Authoritarians provides an overview of the political and social implications of authoritarianism, including the rise of populist movements, the erosion of civil liberties, and the breakdown of democratic institutions.
The book has the air of someone extremely comfortable in his established field of expertise. Altemeyer, a retired psychology professor, draws on decades of research and personal experience to paint a vivid picture of the authoritarian mindset and the dangers it poses to democracy. Many of the points he makes were surprising, insightful and thought-provoking. He provides a detailed analysis of the authoritarian personality, outlining its key traits and characteristics, and explains how these traits are manifested in real-world behaviors and attitudes.
The Authoritarians is an important book that deserves to be read by anyone interested in understanding the psychological and political forces that are shaping our world today. It is a powerful reminder of how democracy and authoritarianism are opposing forces.
An illuminating read
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Yeah, so read this book at your own risk. Once the corporatist state finds out that you know the truth you will end up in a FEMA camp. I'll see you there :-)
Good Book but there are unresolved research questi
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Bob is one of the (if not the principle) Authority on this topic, so you are getting it from the expert. The work of Bob Altemeyer is cited often in scholarly papers including 2 by John Jost, et al. He narrates his own work which allows him to take small liberties with the text and even expand on it somewhat. This also helps you get a feeling for the author's character and political positions.Any additional comments?
This is very interesting and important material, regardless of your position. It demands acknowledgement and thoughtful dialog. I have read several authors discussing this topic, in particular Jost and Altemeyer who I do not feel were politically motivated (at least initially), as well as the popular book "The Republican Brain" by Chris Mooney which most likely has a political motive. Regardless, the descriptions of the surprising resistance to even such well verified science as relativity and many similarly untenable position by republicans are difficult to explain. The situation appears to require a broad based psychological explanation, and RWA (Right-Wing Authoritarians) and SDO (Social Dominance Orientation) does provide one possible explanation.As Bob Altemeyer's book explains, the "Right-Wing" of the RWA did not refer to the political "Right-Wing" during the development, but later it was found that most of the extreme politically right republicans are very high on the RWA scale.
Definite Authority on Authoritarians
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It has changed (reinforced) my observations of the current political environment in the United States. I am concerned to say the least.
This is a must hear story!
The Social Science Samuel Clemens
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Great read!
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Insightful and Alarming
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Excellent read
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Must read book about how the present and the future
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