Description
Discover "False Prophets: A Study of the Techniques of the American Agitator", a profound and enlightening examination of the methods used by American pro-fascist and anti-Semite agitators during the 1940s. This essential trade paperback, published by Bloomsbury in 2021, uncovers the psychological manipulations and media appeals that have shaped political rhetoric. With an ISBN of 9781788736961, this book is a vital resource for understanding how ideologues employ psychosocial strategies to garner support for their causes.
In its compelling 336 pages, this classic text categorizes the manipulation techniques into key sections: "Discontent", "The Opponent", "The Movement", and "The Leader". Each section provides insights into how social unrest can be focused on a targeted enemy, allowing the agitator to present themselves as a necessary leader capable of delivering solutions. The authors illuminate how these figures thrive on societal divisions and how their shallow personas exploit racial disharmony.
As the authors caution about the rise of fascist tendencies in America, this book is increasingly pertinent in today's political landscape, echoing the sentiments of recent events and leadership. Corey Robin's new introduction offers a contemporary lens through which to view these timeless themes.
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 336
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781788736961
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 336
Description:
A classic book that analyzes and defines media appeals specific to American pro-fascist and anti-Semite agitators of the 1940s, such as the application of psychosocial manipulation for political ends. The book details psychological deceits that idealogues or authoritarians commonly used. The techniques are grouped under the headings "Discontent", "The Opponent", "The Movement" and "The Leader". The authors demonstrate repetitive patterns commonly utilized, such as turning unfocused social discontent towards a targeted enemy. The agitator positions himself as a unifying presence- he is the ideal, the only leader capable of freeing his audience from the perceived enemy. Yet, as the authors demonstrate, he is a shallow person who creates social or racial disharmony, thereby reinforcing that his leadership is needed. The authors believed fascist tendencies in America were at an early stage in the 1940s, but warned a time might come when Americans could and would be "susceptible to ... (the) psychological manipulation" of a rabble rouser. A book once again relevant in the Trump era, as made clear by Corey Robin's new introduction.
In its compelling 336 pages, this classic text categorizes the manipulation techniques into key sections: "Discontent", "The Opponent", "The Movement", and "The Leader". Each section provides insights into how social unrest can be focused on a targeted enemy, allowing the agitator to present themselves as a necessary leader capable of delivering solutions. The authors illuminate how these figures thrive on societal divisions and how their shallow personas exploit racial disharmony.
As the authors caution about the rise of fascist tendencies in America, this book is increasingly pertinent in today's political landscape, echoing the sentiments of recent events and leadership. Corey Robin's new introduction offers a contemporary lens through which to view these timeless themes.
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 336
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781788736961
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 336
Description:
A classic book that analyzes and defines media appeals specific to American pro-fascist and anti-Semite agitators of the 1940s, such as the application of psychosocial manipulation for political ends. The book details psychological deceits that idealogues or authoritarians commonly used. The techniques are grouped under the headings "Discontent", "The Opponent", "The Movement" and "The Leader". The authors demonstrate repetitive patterns commonly utilized, such as turning unfocused social discontent towards a targeted enemy. The agitator positions himself as a unifying presence- he is the ideal, the only leader capable of freeing his audience from the perceived enemy. Yet, as the authors demonstrate, he is a shallow person who creates social or racial disharmony, thereby reinforcing that his leadership is needed. The authors believed fascist tendencies in America were at an early stage in the 1940s, but warned a time might come when Americans could and would be "susceptible to ... (the) psychological manipulation" of a rabble rouser. A book once again relevant in the Trump era, as made clear by Corey Robin's new introduction.