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The Authoritarians

By: Bob Altemeyer
Narrated by: Bob Altemeyer
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 The Authoritarians summarizes the research of Dr. Robert Altemeyer, whose professional career has focused on the study of the Authoritarian Personality, and development of the Right-Wing Authoritarian (RWA) personality and ideological variable widely studied in political, social, and personality psychology.

The foreword is provided by John W. Dean, former Nixon White House counsel and New York Times best-selling author.

©2008 Bob Altemeyer (P)2008 Bob Altemeyer Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Psychology & Interactions

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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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This is a very interesting account of a certain mindset which seem more prevalent in the USA than in Europe. Prof. Altemeyer brings a hint of humour to his own reading of this book, so you get a real feel for a scientist at work, as well as his findings over many years. I would be delighted if there were more of his books available on Audible, as they would bring important work to a wider public - especially in this US election year.

Brilliant Study of a kind of thinking

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A complex subject written and told in layman's terms. A professor you should pay attention to.

A book everyone should read.

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A scary but in depth and informative look at how and why Trump-era republicans can seem so at odds with what they say and believe, and everyone else.

A must listen in 2018

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This is a terrifying insight into the authoritarian mind, and a vital, entirely up-to-the-minute book. It seems to be almost entirely accurate in foretelling where we are now and how we've got here. The World Simultation experiments in Ch 6 are incredibly depressing but maybe if enough people get some insight from this we might just avoid what these are depicting, though I doubt it now. Thank you Dr Altemeyer.

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