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The Authoritarians

by Bob Altemeyer, John W. Dean

AuthoritarianismUSAPolitical and social viewsAuthoritarianism (Personality trait)

Ever since John W. Dean published his *Conservatives Without Conscience* in 2006, much interest has been vested in the research of Dr. Bob Altemeyer that was so prominently featured in the book. In *CWC*, Dean set out to learn why modern conservatives seemed to think and behave in ways diametrically opposite the righteous and moral values they so publicly espoused. What he discovered was an existing body of scientific research tracing back to the cinders of the Holocaust. This research focused on the Authoritarian Personality, which social scientists believe was the enabling element within German society that was so deftly exploited by Adolph Hitler and the Third Reich. Bob Altemeyer studied the authoritarian personality for over 40 years while a professor of psychology. His experiments drew high praise from other scientists, and won the American Association for the Advancement of Science's Prize for Behavioral Science Research. This book summarizes his many findings, and has been widely acclaimed for the relaxed, conversational way the author presents far-reaching and penetrating insights into American life today. -- *source: <a href=" In the nonfiction audiobook *The Authoritaria

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