America in Crisis: Presidential Power, Populism, and the Global Struggle for Truth

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Adebowale Akande

America in Crisis

Presidential Power, Populism, and the Global Struggle for Truth

Adebowale Akande

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English

Springer International Publishing AG
31 October 2025

Communication studies; Comparative politics; Elections & referenda; Political leaders & leadership

Series: Springer Studies in American Politics

This book examines the far-reaching impact of charismatic leadership on voter behavior, media influence, and affective polarization. In this context, emotional reactions to opposing parties fuel societal division. Trump’s political messaging consistently portrays former President Joe Biden as America’s scapegoat, deepening partisan conflicts and shaping public perception.

As President Donald Trump begins his second term, the U.S. is facing deep political division, economic uncertainty, and institutional distrust. His administration’s sweeping policy shifts, including aggressive tariffs, corporate deregulation, and strict immigration measures, have triggered economic disruptions and global instability. Meanwhile, ideological and emotional polarization deepens, driven by personality politics and the rise of ""strong leader"" authoritarianism.

This volume examines the American presidency, offering insights from the past and a prescient look at the potential ramifications of ""Trump 2.0"" on the domestic political landscape and the global stage. This book will appeal to scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of U.S. politics as it emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing polarization to promote a more inclusive and effective political dialogue.

Edited by: Adebowale Akande
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm,
ISBN: 9783031986260
ISBN 10: 3031986261
Series: Springer Studies in American Politics
Pages: 546
Publication Date: 31 October 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Further / Higher Education , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Adebowale Akande PhD. is an international social theorist, historian of ideas, and an emerging towering figure in presidential studies, global politics, and behavioral and organizational studies, His work, in collaboration with distinguished experts like Bernard Bass, Susan Fiske, Peter B. Smith, David Lester, Mark Peterson, David Watkins, Robert House, Gerald Ferris, Pamela Perrewe and others, investigates the complexities of effective leadership, interpersonal work dynamics, and the varied cultural values that shape contemporary societies. Akande's extensive research ranges from analyzing learning patterns to probing the cultural foundations of leadership expectations and the crucial alignment of CEO behaviors with these expectations for maximum leadership effectiveness. His insights also encompass understanding social perceptions and biases, scrutinizing the formation of stereotypes and prejudices, and the impact of social dynamics, such as cooperation, competition, politics, and power structures, on reinforcing or counteracting these biases.