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The Good Father Syndrome: Why Strongmen Still Seduce

New Books in Sociology

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The Rise of Strongmen: Understanding Modern Patrimonialism

This chapter explores the resurgence of patrimonialism in modern politics, highlighting the shift from legal rationality to personalistic rule through strongman leaders. It examines the societal factors, including globalization and demographic changes, that drive the appeal of these leaders and situates this trend within a broader historical and global context.

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