UID:
edocfu_9960177594902883
Format:
1 online resource (212 p.)
ISBN:
1-283-65557-8
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0-85745-330-0
Series Statement:
International Studies in Social History ; 19
Content:
Much of the writing on charisma focuses on specific traits associated with exceptional leaders, a practice that has broadened the concept of charisma to such an extent that it loses its distinctiveness - and therefore its utility. More particularly, the concept's relevance to the study of social movements has not moved beyond generalizations. The contributors to this volume renew the debate on charismatic leadership from a historical perspective and seek to illuminate the concept's relevance to the study of social movements. The case studies here include such leaders as Mahatma Gandhi; the arc
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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I. The charismatic family -- II. Charismatic observations.
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-85745-329-7
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1515/9780857453303
