The Spellbinders: Charismatic Political Leadership

by Ann Ruth Willner

Book Overview

What causes a group of people or an entire nation to fall under the spell of a leader? In this fascinating book, Willner explains the nature of charismatic political leadership and the processes by which it comes into being, illustrating her work with engrossing examples from the careers of such charismatic political leaders of the twentieth century as Gandhi, Sukarno, and Hitler.
"A manual for potential charismatic leaders. Candidates for President...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300034059
• ISBN13: 9780300034059
• Release Date: September 1985
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

The spellbinders

This book is a great overall look at charismatic political leaders. It covers charisma from different aspects, and what make someone charismatic. Well written and easy to understand with a good background.