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Spellbound: Molly Worthen on Charisma, Four Centuries of American History, and the Search for Meaning

Historically Thinking

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This chapter delves into the historical transformation of charisma in American culture, tracing its journey from a little-regarded term in the 1940s to a powerful social phenomenon today. It emphasizes how charismatic leaders play crucial roles in guiding societies through tumultuous times, offering meaning when traditional structures fail.

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