Evolution, Politics and Charisma: Why Do Populists Win?

ISBN-13: 9781138625037 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 160 str.

Elesa Zehndorfer

Opis

Shines new light on the way that systematic targeting and manipulation of human physiology form a cornerstone of all populist political campaigns. Readers wishing to understand the populist juggernauts of Trump and Brexit and the cyclical and formulaic nature of the rise and fall of charismatic populism will find this book particularly appealing.

Spis treści

Introduction Chapter I: The Ninety-Eight Percent Chapter II: The Political Rally Chapter III: Nature Vs. The Election Cycle Chapter IV: The Physiology of Polarization Chapter V: The Life Cycle of Charismatic Populism Chapter VI: Political Animals & Animal Spirits

O autorze

Elesa Zehndorfer was awarded her PhD from the School of Sport, Exercise & Health Sciences at Loughborough University, UK in 2006. Recently awarded Quora Top Writer 2018 and 2017, Dr. Zehndorfer is also a Thought Leader for Hartford Funds, Research Officer for the high-IQ society British Mensa and author of three other books, also published by Routledge; ‘The Physiology of Emotional & Irrational Investing: Causes & Solutions’ (2018), ‘Charismatic Leadership: The Role of Charisma in the Global Financial Crisis’ (2015, 2016), and ‘Leadership: A Critical Introduction’ (2014).