Modernism and Charisma [electronic resource] /
Horvath, A.author.
Looking at the relationship between modernity and the rise of charismatic leaders, Agnes Horvath uses 'threshold' situations to trace the conditions out of which political regimes developed. The focus on rationalism and structure has led to a systematic neglect of uncertain liminal moments, which gave new direction to societies and cultures.
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Cover; Contents; Editorial Preface to Modernism and Charisma; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Squaring the Liminal or Reproducing it: Charisma and Trickster; 2 The Rise of Liminal Authorities: Trickster's Gaining a Craft, or the Techniques of Incommensurability; 3 Liminal Mimes, Masks and Schismogenic Technology: The Trickster Motives in the Renaissance; 4 Attraction and Crowd Passions: Isaac Newton and Jacques Callot; 5 Charisma in Eroticised Political Formations; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Looking at the relationship between modernity and the rise of charismatic leaders, Agnes Horvath uses 'threshold' situations to trace the conditions out of which political regimes developed. The focus on rationalism and structure has led to a systematic neglect of uncertain liminal moments, which gave new direction to societies and cultures.
World politics.
Political philosophy.
Social sciences—Philosophy.
Social history.
History, Modern.
Civilization—History.
Political History.
Political Philosophy.
Social Philosophy.
Social History.
Modern History.
Cultural History.