The Psychology of Politics

Barry Richards

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Routledge
16 April 2019

Psychoanalytical theory (Freudian psychology); Social, group or collective psychology; Politics & government; Psychotherapy

Series: The Psychology of Everything

How do some political leaders capture popular support? What is the appeal of belonging to a nation? Can democracy thrive?

The Psychology of Politics explores how the emotions which underpin everyday life are also vital in what happens on the political stage. It draws on psychoanalytic ideas to show how fear and passion shape the political sphere in our changing societies and cultures, and examines topical social issues and events including Brexit, the changing nature of democracy, activism, and Trump in America.

In a changing global political climate, The Psychology of Politics shows us how we can make sense of what drives human conduct in relation to political ideas and action.

By: Barry Richards
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
Weight: 285g
ISBN: 9781138551671
ISBN 10: 1138551678
Series: The Psychology of Everything
Pages: 104
Publication Date: 16 April 2019
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. The heart of politics 2. Leaders 3. Nations 4. Ideologies 5. Prospect Further Reading Notes References

Barry Richards is Emeritus Professor of Political Psychology in the Department of Humanities and Law at Bournemouth University.

Reviews for The Psychology of Politics

Richards (Bournemouth Univ.) has developed an interesting short book that examines the many facets of political activity through the psychoanalytic lens, explaining how such a perspective illuminates the behavior of people acting within a political community. - D. J. Winchester, Columbia University, CHOICE Reviews, Highly Recommended