The Authoritarians summarizes the research of Dr. Robert Altemeyer, whose professional career has focused on the study of the Authoritarian Personality, and development of the Right-Wing Authoritarianism (RWA) personality and ideological variable widely studied in political, social, and personality psychology. The foreword is provided by John W. Dean, former Nixon White House Counsel and New York Times bestselling author.

The Authoritarians summarizes the research of Dr. Robert Altemeyer, whose professional career has focused on the study of the Authoritarian Personality, and development of the Right-Wing Authoritarianism (RWA) personality and ideological variable widely studied in political, social, and personality psychology. The foreword is provided by John W. Dean, former Nixon White House Counsel and New York Times bestselling author.

Uses interviews with persons who have changed from belief to nonbelief or vice versa, and discusses what comfort people receive from religion (view table of contents)

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Product Description: This book provides important insights into the authoritarian personality, revealing why right-wing authoritarian tAndencies develop in some individuals and not in others. It also shows how a person's predisposition toward right-wing authoritariansim can be measured, and more. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)