False Prophets: Studies on Authoritarianism

by Leo Lowenthal

Overview

The studies in this volume deal with problems of authoritarianism and anti-Semitism. Lowenthal's book length contribution, "Prophets of Deceit," which begins this collection, is a classic of political psychology. This research study is followed by an essay, "Terror's Atomization of Man. "Lowenthal uses this material for a theory of the psychological mechanisms operative under terrorist conditions and their significance for contemporary society.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781351520591
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/05/2017
Series:	Communication in Society Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	326
File size:	922 KB

About the Author

Leo Lowenthal

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Foreword, by Max Horkheimer Preface Part I: Prophets of Deceit: A Study of the Techniques of the American Agitator (with Norbert Guterman) 1 The Themes of Agitation2 Social Malaise3 A Hostile World4 The Ruthless Enemy5 The Helpless Enemy6 The Enemy as Jew7 A Home for the Homeless8 The Follower9 Self-Portrait of the Agitator10 What the Listener Heard Appendix I: Samples of Profascist or Anti-Semitic Statements by the Agitators Quoted in This Study Appendix II: Bibliography of Printed Source Material Part II: Terror's Dehumanizing Effects 11 Atomization of Man Part III: Images of Prejudice: Anti-Semitism Among U.S. Workers During World War II Prefatory Note, by Helmut Dubiel 12 The Parasite13 Intellect and Education14 Manners and Mores15 The Clan16 Unpunished Enjoyment17 Totalitarian Aspects Part IV: Toward a Psychology of Authoritarianism 18 Authority and Culture19 Authority as a Social Relationship20 Authority in the Course of History21 Authority and Family Excursus: Draft Animals and Slavery Afterword, by Helmut Dubiel