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Informationen zum Autor Fathali M. Moghaddam, PhD, is a professor of psychology at Georgetown University, and editor-in-chief of Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology. Dr. Moghaddam was born in Iran, educated from an early age in England, and worked for the United Nations and McGill University before joining Georgetown University in 99 . His research focus includes the psychological changes required to move from dictatorship to democracy, a topic he studied for 5 years in postrevolution Iran, when he returned there in 979. His most recent books include Psychology for the Third Millennium (2 2, with Rom Harr amp eacute ), The Psychology of Friendship and Enmity (two volumes, 2 3, with Rom Harr amp eacute ), and The Psychology of Dictatorship (2 3), which received an honorable mention from the American Publishers Awards for Professional and Scholarly Excellence PROSE Awards. He currently is editing the two-volume Encyclopedia of Political Behavior. Klappentext Fathali M. Moghaddam explores how psychological factors influence the presence, potential development, or absence of democracy. Recommendations are given for promoting the psychological processes that foster democracy. Zusammenfassung Analyzing democracy through a psychological lens, the work delves into how human nature influences both barriers and opportunities for inclusive citizen engagement. It highlights the impact of free speech, minority rights and participation, outlining practical steps to nurture democratic mindsets. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Acknowledgments Introduction I. Psychology and the Context of Democracy Globalization and National Identity Characteristics of the Democratic Citizen II. Psychology and the Necessary Conditions for Democracy The Democracy Circle Leaders Responsive to the Wishes of Citizens Rule of Law Leaders Removable Through Popular Will Freedom of Speech Minority Rights Independent Judiciary Universal Suffrage Meritocracy Justice III. Looking Forward Democratic Actualization References Index About the Author ...
