Bibliograph

Psychology of democracy, of the people, by the people, for the people, edited by Ashley Weinberg

Type

Label

Psychology of democracy, of the people, by the people, for the people, edited by Ashley Weinberg

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Psychology of democracy

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

1253443222

Responsibility statement

edited by Ashley Weinberg

Series statement

Cambridge Social Sciences eBooks

Sub title

of the people, by the people, for the people

Summary

Democracy was forged in the furnaces of oppression, whether combatting tyranny or affirming the rights of the individual. As democracy is under threat in many parts of the world, there has never been a more urgent need to understand political thoughts and behaviours. This lucid and accessible book brings together a global group of scholars from psychology, political science, communication, sociology, education and psychiatry. The book's structure, based on Abraham Lincoln's well-known phrase 'Of, by and for' the people, scrutinises the psychological factors experienced by politicians as representatives 'of' the electorate, the political institutions and systems devised 'by' those we elect, and the societies that influence the context 'for' us as citizens. From trust to risk, from political values to moral and religious priorities, from the personality and language of leaders to fake news and anti-democratic forces, this book provides vital new insights for researchers, politicians and citizens alike.--, Provided by publisher

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