Political leadership between democracy and authoritarianism : comparative and historical perspectives / Jerzy J. Wiatr.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wiatr, Jerzy J., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political leadership.

Democracy.

Authoritarianism.

Physical Description:

203 pages ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

Opladen Verlag Barbara Budrich 2022

Summary:

"This book sheds light on the theory of political leadership, which is still an under-researched field of political science. It is related to the philosophical argument about determinism versus activism and helps to understand the basic conflict of the 21st century between liberal democracy and new authoritarianism. The book looks at Max Weber's typology of political rule and his concept of the ethics of responsibility, which are key to the theory of leadership. The author shows that the unfinished contest between democracy and new authoritarianism in the 21st century confirms the importance of leadership in old and new democracies as well as in the neo-authoritarian regimes and calls for a new type of political leaders."--Publisher description.

Contents:

The essence of leadership

A typology of political leadership

Democracy and political leadership

Autocratic leaders in modern times

Political leadership in the transition to democracy

New authoritarianism and political leadership.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Electronic version: Wiatr, Jerzy J. Prof. Political Leadership Between Democracy and Authoritarianism.

ISBN:

9783847425380

3847425382

OCLC:

1252844078