Power and Personality

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Leadership, Health & Well Being, Psychology
Cover of the book Power and Personality by Harold D. Lasswell, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Harold D. Lasswell ISBN: 9781351497466
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: July 28, 2017
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Harold D. Lasswell
ISBN: 9781351497466
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: July 28, 2017
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This book concerns the wanting, getting, and giving of power. Recent advances in medicine, sociology, and psychology have deepened our understanding of the motives, skills, and experience that operate between leaders and those who are led. Since power is about decision-making, it figures not only in offi cial institutions but in other organizations, including political parties, pressure groups, trade associations, business enterprises, trade unions, and many other types of organizations.A general theory of the political personality is set forth here. Lasswell describes the process by which power becomes a value of first importance and the way appropriate skills in exercising power are acquired. He shows that special political types such as agitators or administrators are related to basic types of character that contribute to how they lead. Finally, his analysis offers original perspectives to understand democratic leadership.Lasswell offers definite suggestions for perfecting self-observatories in national and world affairs and for forming democratic personalities, selecting and training democratic leaders, and reducing destructive conflicts in human relationships. Power and Personality followed the author's 1930 work Psychopathology and Politics, which was widely hailed for its pioneering approach. Power and Personality reevaluated the entire issue of the relationship between psychology and politics in the light of subsequent experience and scientific developments since publication of that earlier work. Lasswell's ideas continue to carry great weight and persuasiveness.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book concerns the wanting, getting, and giving of power. Recent advances in medicine, sociology, and psychology have deepened our understanding of the motives, skills, and experience that operate between leaders and those who are led. Since power is about decision-making, it figures not only in offi cial institutions but in other organizations, including political parties, pressure groups, trade associations, business enterprises, trade unions, and many other types of organizations.A general theory of the political personality is set forth here. Lasswell describes the process by which power becomes a value of first importance and the way appropriate skills in exercising power are acquired. He shows that special political types such as agitators or administrators are related to basic types of character that contribute to how they lead. Finally, his analysis offers original perspectives to understand democratic leadership.Lasswell offers definite suggestions for perfecting self-observatories in national and world affairs and for forming democratic personalities, selecting and training democratic leaders, and reducing destructive conflicts in human relationships. Power and Personality followed the author's 1930 work Psychopathology and Politics, which was widely hailed for its pioneering approach. Power and Personality reevaluated the entire issue of the relationship between psychology and politics in the light of subsequent experience and scientific developments since publication of that earlier work. Lasswell's ideas continue to carry great weight and persuasiveness.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Write or be Written by Harold D. Lasswell
Cover of the book Language for Learning in the Primary School by Harold D. Lasswell
Cover of the book Mastering Expert Testimony by Harold D. Lasswell
Cover of the book Anthropologists, Indigenous Scholars and the Research Endeavour by Harold D. Lasswell
Cover of the book Wisdom, Attachment, and Love in Trauma Therapy by Harold D. Lasswell
Cover of the book Asia Pacific Security - Values and Identity by Harold D. Lasswell
Cover of the book Nonlinear Temporality in Joyce and Walcott by Harold D. Lasswell
Cover of the book Maritime Societies of the Viking and Medieval World by Harold D. Lasswell
Cover of the book Stalin and Stalinism by Harold D. Lasswell
Cover of the book Elizabeth I and Religion 1558-1603 by Harold D. Lasswell
Cover of the book Problems of Poverty (Routledge Revivals) by Harold D. Lasswell
Cover of the book Visual Ethics by Harold D. Lasswell
Cover of the book Banking on Fraud by Harold D. Lasswell
Cover of the book Poetry Against the World by Harold D. Lasswell
Cover of the book Agricultural Ecology by Harold D. Lasswell
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy