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Leaders And Their Followers In A Dangerous World: The Psychology Of Political Behavior (Psychoanalysis And Social Theory)
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Post Is A Pioneer In The Field Of Politicalpersonality Profiling. He May Be The Only Psychiatrist Who Has Specialized In The Selfesteem Problems Of Both Osama Bin Laden And Saddam Hussein.The New YorkerPolicy Specialists And Academic Scholars Have Long Agreed That For U.S. Leaders To Deal Effectively With Other Actors In The International Arena, They Need Images Of Their Adversaries. Leaders Must Try To See Events, And, Indeed, Their Own Behavior, From The Perspective Of Opponents.... Faulty Images Are A Source Of Misperceptions And Miscalculations That Have Often Led To Major Errors In Policy, Avoidable Catastrophes, And Missed Opportunities. History Supplies All Too Many Examples.From The Forewordwhat Impels Leaders To Lead And Followers To Follow? How Did Osama Bin Laden, The Son Of A Multibillionaire Construction Magnate In Saudi Arabia, Become The World'S Numberone Terrorist? What Are The Psychological Foundations Of Man'S Inhumanity To Man, Ethnic Cleansing, And Genocide? Jerrold M. Post Contends That Such Questions Can Be Answered Only Through An Understanding Of The Psychological Foundations Of Leader Personality And Political Behavior.Post Was Founding Director Of The Center For The Analysis Of Personality And Political Behavior For The Cia. He Developed The Political Personality Profiles Of Menachem Begin And Anwar Sadat For President Jimmy Carter'S Use At The Camp David Talks And Initiated The U.S. Government'S Research Program On The Psychology Of Political Terrorism. He Was Awarded The Intelligence Medal Of Merit In 1979 For His Leadership Of The Center.In This Book, He Draws On Psychological And Personality Theories, As Well As Interviews With Individual Terrorists And Those Who Have Interacted With Particular Leaders, To Discuss A Range Of Issues: The Effects Of Illness And Age On A Leader'S Political Behavior; Narcissism And The Relationship Between Followers And A Charismatic Leader; The Impact Of Crisisinduced Stress On Policymakers; The Mind Of The Terrorist, With A Consideration Of Killing In The Name Of God; And The Need For Enemies And The Rise Of Ethnic Conflict And Terrorism In The Postcold War Environment. The Leaders He Discusses Include Fidel Castro, Osama Bin Laden, Saddam Hussein, Kim Jong Il, And Slobodan Milosevic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Leaders and Their Followers in a Dangerous World'? A: The book examines the psychological foundations of political behavior, exploring why leaders lead and followers follow, with insights into figures like Osama bin Laden and Saddam Hussein.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Jerrold M. Post, who is a pioneer in political-personality profiling and was the founding director of the CIA's Center for the Analysis of Personality and Political Behavior.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers various topics including the psychology of terrorism, leader personality, political behavior, narcissism, and the effects of stress on policymakers, among others.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and provides valuable insights for policy specialists and scholars studying political behavior and personality.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 320 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on April 15, 2004.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition of the book.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding current political issues? A: Yes, it provides historical examples and psychological insights that can help readers understand contemporary political behavior and conflicts.