
The making of an ‘authoritarian personality’
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Revisiting the Authoritarian Personality: Historical Perspectives and Contemporary Relevance
This chapter explores the lasting effects of a 1950 study on the 'authoritarian personality' and its declining influence in social psychology. It also examines how recent political events have sparked a resurgence of interest in the study's relevance to today's sociopolitical climate.
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