The Politics Of Despair
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Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work in political psychology, The Politics of Despair argues that the appeal of Communism to the masses is not merely ideological but rooted in deep psychological and social alienation. Hadley Cantril, a renowned Princeton psychologist, presents a rigorous analysis of why millions of anonymous citizens across France and Italy turned to Communist movements in the post-war era, drawing on extensive survey data and interviews. The work illustrates how economic hardship, social dislocation, and a profound sense of powerlessness create fertile ground for radical political movements. Authoritative yet accessible, Cantril's study details the human dimensions behind cold statistics, revealing that the draw of extremist politics is ultimately a cry for meaning, dignity, and belonging. This seminal text remains a crucial reference for understanding the psychology of political radicalism and the conditions that breed despair in modern democracies.
Author: Hadley Cantril
Format: Paperback
Published: 1962, Collier Books
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work in political psychology, The Politics of Despair argues that the appeal of Communism to the masses is not merely ideological but rooted in deep psychological and social alienation. Hadley Cantril, a renowned Princeton psychologist, presents a rigorous analysis of why millions of anonymous citizens across France and Italy turned to Communist movements in the post-war era, drawing on extensive survey data and interviews. The work illustrates how economic hardship, social dislocation, and a profound sense of powerlessness create fertile ground for radical political movements. Authoritative yet accessible, Cantril's study details the human dimensions behind cold statistics, revealing that the draw of extremist politics is ultimately a cry for meaning, dignity, and belonging. This seminal text remains a crucial reference for understanding the psychology of political radicalism and the conditions that breed despair in modern democracies.