Jan 21, 2020 the authoritarians summarizes the research of dr. Jul 31, 2019 the authoritarians summarizes the research of dr. The other authoritarian personality bob altemeyer university of manitoba, winnipeg. Since i followed his work, i sent a feedback email on dr. Updated 15 jan 2008 bob altemeyer, is both daring and credible. His research is documented in the book, the authoritarians. Buy the authoritarians by bob altemeyer paperback online at lulu. The authoritarians bob altemeyer associate professor department. Because this book is called the authoritarians, you may have thought it dealt with autocrats and despots, the kind of people who would rule their country, or department, or football team like a dictator.
Bob altemeyerauthor of atheists and the authoritarian specter gives a readable analysis of the nature of authoritarianism and its current impact on. That is precisely what bob altemeyers work predicts. The authoritarian specter edition 1 by bob altemeyer. Buy the authoritarians unabridged edition by altemeyer, bob, altemeyer, bob isbn. The book presents the latest results from a prizewinning research program on the authoritarian personality. Kurt vonnegut, mother nightin this unassuming little book, bob altemeyer, a 60something canadian professor of social sciences, presents a straightforward theory explaining how authoritarian leaders arise, and what people compose their power base. The bombing of the federal building in oklahoma city, the emergence of militias and skinheads, the rise of the religious right, the attacks on planned parenthood clinics, the backlash against equal rights movements, the increase in poverty. Before his retirement, bob altemeyer was a leading social science researcher and expert on the authoritarian personality people who are very submissive to authority and to a lesser extent to social dominance theory. Particularly helpful was psychology professor bob altemeyers book for harvard university press, the authoritarian specter 1996. A huge crowd of ardent nazis fills the stadium on party day. I wrote this book in 2006 when a great deal seemed to be going wrong in america, and i. In this book, altemeyer presents his lifetime of research into what is known as rightwing authoritarianism rwa. Jul 07, 2017 he did, and placed it online for anyone to read for free.
Help with reading books report a bad link suggest a new listing. When writing my book conservatives without conscience penguin, 2007 about the authoritarianism that was gaining influence in the republican party in the early 2000s, i read most everything that social scientists had to say about folks with such dispositions. His professional focus is the social psychology of authoritarian personalities. Bob altemeyer altemeyer, bob, 1940 a wikipedia article about this author is available altemeyer, bob, 1940. Robert anthony bob altemeyer born june 6, 1940, is a retired professor of psychology at the university of manitoba he did extensive research on authoritarianism and conservatism, identifying the psychological makeup of authoritarian followers and authoritarian leaders. Prize for behavioral science research, bob altemeyer 1986. The authoritarians bob altemeyer associate professor. A comment by bob altemeyer, author of the authoritarians, i was sent this in response to a comment and he was good enough to say please circulate it as you wish, so here it is for anyone to read. Written by bob altemeyer, narrated by bob altemeyer. His son, rob altemeyer, is an mla in the manitoba legislature.
His studies concentrated on who the followers are, how they got that way, how they think, and why. The authoritarians may be obtained various ways and in various formats. See if you can figure out who it is, and whether you can make a diagnosis of his personality, doctor. Rightwing authoritarianism robert anthony altemeyer. In 2006, bob altemeyer a semiretired psych professor who grew up in the usa, moved to canada for work, and whos studied authoritarianism since the 1970s put up a free ebook about authoritarianism. The conclusions of this study, presented in a freely available book entitled the authoritarians, are that there are a certain set. Jan 20, 2007 the other day glenn greenwald noted that professor robert altemeyer, the social scientist john dean consulted for his book, conservatives without conscience, has written a book for laymen that disc.
She just would never do what youre on the threshold of doing. This is a hugely informative book that makes sense of a whole lot of stuff that s going on in america and the world today. The authoritarians by bob altemeyer paperback lulu. This extraordinary book puts the research bob altemeyer spent his professional career pursuing into a slim volume, easily read and understood volume, for the nonscientist.
Bob altemeyer studied the authoritarian personality for over 40 years while a professor of psychology at the university of manitoba, canada. Bob altemeyer altemeyer, bob, 1940 the online books page. Why some turn to faith, and others abandon religion. Altemeyer is best known for a longterm selffunded study. More accurately, he saw the kinds of men and women who would vote for a donald trumptype candidate for high office. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Its also available in other formats if you dont like pdf. I have created the impression in previous acknowledgments that she has no interest in my research. Its full of dad jokes and weve been reading it as we do our physical therapy exercises. If that terms does not scare you off immediately, youll find in this book that 1 it isnt as politicallycharged as it sounds stalinists were highrwa leftwingers, and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I realize that my making this book available for free on the internet raises questions about my judgment, especially since i am a psychologist. Bob altemeyer is a retired professor of psychology at the university of manitoba, where he studied authoritarianism for forty years. Altemeyers web site, where he has his online book the authoritarians.
Professor altemeyer has spent more than forty years doing research as a social psychologist into the parameters and root causes of authoritarian behavior in human beings. This extraordinary book puts the research bob altemeyer spent his professional career pursuing into a slim volume, easily read. Its author, an american psychology professor, has made it available free on the internet. Hes summarized the results of this research in the highly readable book the authoritarians and has generously made it available for free download on his website at. His experiments drew high praise from other scientists, and won the american association for the advancement of sciences prize for behavioral science research. Robert altemeyer, whose professional career has focused on the study of the authoritarian personality, and development of the rightwing authoritarian rwa personality and ideological variable widely studied in political, social, and personality psychology. The authoritarian specter by bob altemeyer, 9780674053052, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The other day glenn greenwald noted that professor robert altemeyer, the social scientist john dean consulted for his book, conservatives without conscience, has written a book for laymen that disc. The study of authoritarianism is currently experiencing a marked upsurge of interest and activity, and bob altemeyer deserves a great deal of the credit. His studies of authoritarian aggression won the prize for the best research in the behavioral sciences awarded in 1986 by the american academy for the advancement of science. Robert anthony bob altemeyer born 6 june is a retired professor of psychology at the university of manitoba. A free full version of the book is available in epub format 983 kb download here.
That is precisely what bob altemeyer s work predicts. As professor of psychology at the university of manitoba now retired bob altemeyer studied the psychological characteristics of right wing authoritarians for more than 30 years. This is a good place for me to mention three limitations about the research i shall report. The book the authoritarians was written by bob altemeyer, associate professor, department of psychology, university of manitoba, winnipeg, canada. That is one meaning of the word, and yes, we shall talk about such people eventually in this book. The research results help me understand relatives and others who believe without question or at least whatever figures they regard as authoritative fox news, pat robertson. The authoritarians, bob altemeyer this is a very interesting and informative little book about the authoritarian personality.
Altemeyer is best known for a longterm selffunded study into what he terms rightwing authoritarianism rwa and builds heavily on the work of theodor adorno and others who studied authoritarian movements in the 20th century. Aug 04, 2019 the authoritarians summarizes the research of dr. Canada ull up from your memories those haunting, i. The authoritarians c2006 pdf files at manitoba see also whats at your library, or elsewhere help with reading books report a bad link suggest a new listing. Home search new listings authors titles subjects serials. University of manitoba press, 1981 ocolc558796317 online version. Particularly helpful was psychology professor bob altemeyer s book for harvard university press, the authoritarian specter 1996. Say what you will about the sweet miracle of unquestioning faith, i consider a capacity for it terrifying and absolutely vile.
Bob altemeyer altemeyer, bob, 1940 a wikipedia article about this author is available. Robert anthony bob altemeyer is a retired professor of psychology at the university of manitoba. A free full version of the book is available in pdf format 1. External pdf book the authoritarians by bob altemeyer whole book pdf version 1. Altemeyer on trumps supporters john dean verdict legal. The research that he reports in this lively book is of great interest to those who are concerned with events such as the oklahoma city bombing, and will serve as a touchstone for future work. A few days ago, i read a story here discussing authoritarianism in the gop and donald trumps followers, and brought up the works of dr. He is an associate professor of psychology at university of manitoba. Last time i checked, over 670,000 people had visited the book, and hopefully read it. Bob altemeyer was awarded the american association for the advancement of science prize for behavioral science research in 1986. Jan 21, 2012 the book the authoritarians was written by bob altemeyer, associate professor, department of psychology, university of manitoba, winnipeg, canada.
Bob altemeyer has a wonderful sense of humor and he laces his book with witty and funny comments. Particularly helpful was psychology professor bob altemeyers book for harvard university press, the. But the core of the book is comprised of the scientific studies of authoritarianism that altemeyer has been doing since 1966. Indeed, the events of 2009 and 2010 have confirmed conclusion after conclusion in the authoritarians. Ill describe a wellknown american politician, the description being unceremoniously lifted from john deans book, conservatives without conscience. Apr 09, 2012 the authoritarians, bob altemeyer this is a very interesting and informative little book about the authoritarian personality. The authoritarian specter bob altemeyer harvard university press. Rightwing authoritarianism robert anthony altemeyer, bob. He also collected data on authoritarianism among north american politicians. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that.
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