The Authoritarian Dynamic
Karen Stenner
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The Authoritarian Dynamic
Published
2005
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
370
ISBN-13
9780521534789
ISBN-10
052153478X
Description
What is the basis for intolerance? This book addresses that question by developing a universal theory about what causes intolerance of difference in general, which includes racism, political intolerance (e.g. restriction of free speech), moral intolerance (e.g. homophobia, supporting censorship, opposing abortion) and punitiveness. It demonstrates that all these seemingly disparate attitudes are principally caused by just two factors: individuals' innate psychological predispositions to intolerance ('authoritarianism') interacting with changing conditions of societal threat. The threatening conditions, resonant particularly in the present political climate, that exacerbate authoritarian attitudes include national economic downturn, rapidly rising crime rates, civil dissent and unrest, loss of confidence in social institutions, presidential unpopularity, divisive presidential campaigns, and internal or external crises that undermine national pride or confidence. Using purpose-built experimental manipulations, cross-national survey data and in-depth personal interviews with extreme authoritarians, the book shows that this simple model provides the most complete account of intolerance.
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How many pages are in The Authoritarian Dynamic?
This edition of The Authoritarian Dynamic has approximately 370 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Authoritarian Dynamic?
For most readers, The Authoritarian Dynamic typically takes between 7h 43m and 5h 8m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 92,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 10m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 92,500 words
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What is the word count of The Authoritarian Dynamic?
The estimated word count for The Authoritarian Dynamic is approximately 92,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Authoritarian Dynamic?
The Authoritarian Dynamic was written by Karen Stenner.
When was The Authoritarian Dynamic published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.