Isbn: 9780300028096 - the Spellbinders – Charismatic Political Leadership (7 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. What causes a group of people or an entire nation to fall under the spell of a leader? In this fascinating book, Willner explains the nature of charismatic political leadership and the processes by which it comes into being, illustrating her work with engrossing examples from the careers of such charismatic political leaders of the twentieth century as Gandhi, Sukarno, and Hitler.A manual for potential charismatic leaders. Candidates for President . . . would do well to refer to it. Ordinary citizens would do even better to read it, so they can recognize charismatic appeals that might mislead, as well as lead, our society.-- Bruce Mazlish, The New York Times Book ReviewOf exceptional value for social scientists and even administrators, this should also interest educated general readers. Highly recommended.-- David Steiniche, Library JournalAn ingenious and useful book.-- Anatole Broyard, The New York TimesA book of impeccable scholarly quality and of immensely rich and even exciting material.-- James MacGregor Burns, Williams CollegeThe book should be of wide interest, especially to those political leaders - many of them in the Third World - who see themselves as charismatic merely because they have acquired power.-- T. J. S. George, Asiaweek.…

Condition: Good. 1 Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. What causes a group of people or an entire nation to fall under the spell of a leader? In this fascinating book, Willner explains the nature of charismatic political leadership and the processes by which it comes into being, illustrating her work with engrossing examples from the careers of such charismatic political leaders of the twentieth century as Gandhi, Sukarno, and Hitler.A manual for potential charismatic leaders. Candidates for President . . . would do well to refer to it. Ordinary citizens would do even better to read it, so they can recognize charismatic appeals that might mislead, as well as lead, our society.-- Bruce Mazlish, The New York Times Book ReviewOf exceptional value for social scientists and even administrators, this should also interest educated general readers. Highly recommended.-- David Steiniche, Library JournalAn ingenious and useful book.-- Anatole Broyard, The New York TimesA book of impeccable scholarly quality and of immensely rich and even exciting material.-- James MacGregor Burns, Williams CollegeThe book should be of wide interest, especially to those political leaders - many of them in the Third World - who see themselves as charismatic merely because they have acquired power.-- T. J. S. George, Asiaweek.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 212 pp., Blue Hardback, Gilt title, Fine in Fine DJ with light ink underlining on back Flyleaf, 1st ed (Review of Book tipped F e.p.).

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Yale University Press, 1984. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new with light shelf wear, 4 inch tear to back cover left hinge. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 212 pp., Blue Hardback, Gilt title, Fine in Fine DJ, 1st ed (Review of Book tipped in).

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Yale University, c.1984, 8vo., cloth, some highlighting, mostly to first 40pp. VG/VG $.