The modern tyrant : authoritarian leadership in theory and practice / Haig Patapan.
| Author/creator | Batʻaban, Hayk author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2026] |
| Copyright Date | ©2026 |
| Description | 264 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Edinburgh studies in comparative political theory & intellectual history Edinburgh studies in comparative political theory & intellectual history. |
| Contents | The authoritarian leader -- The soul of the classical tyrant -- The nationalist tyrant -- The religious tyrant -- The ideological tyrant -- The modern manual of tyranny -- Propaganda : the modern rhetoric of tyranny -- Technology and the modern tyrant -- Populism, democracy and tyranny. |
| Abstract | "Explores the nature of modern authoritarianism to confront and counter the increasing dangers it poses to contemporary democracies. The Modern Tyrant argues that modern authoritarian leaders resemble classical tyrants but are distinctive in three ways: their ambitions for wealth and glory are shaped by modernity (especially nationalism, religion and ideology); their techniques are novel, combining authoritarian and democratic forms, and finally, they are much more powerful, able to exploit modern propaganda techniques and technology to enhance their control and dominance"-- Publisher's website. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | ebook version : 9781399556224 |
| ISBN | 9781399556200 |
| ISBN | 1399556207 (hardback) |
| ISBN | (ePub (ebook) |
| ISBN | (PDF ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Order on Demand Title | Order On Demand | ✔ Available | Click to order this title |