Title: Perón of Argentina: Case Study in Political Charismatic Leadership
Abstract:The thesis here is that the Argentina of the 1940's provided a perfect matrix for the rise of a charismatic leader. Juan Peron did not emerge as an European-style fascist or the traditional Latin Amer...The thesis here is that the Argentina of the 1940's provided a perfect matrix for the rise of a charismatic leader. Juan Peron did not emerge as an European-style fascist or the traditional Latin American dictator. Rather, he was called forth by his environment to exercise authority over his followers in a leader-mass, savior-disciple relationship. Peron's base environment was Argentine. Thus, Argentine patterns, values, and culture outlined the scope and methods of his rule. For this reason the total social and political behavior of the Argentine people will be studied and equated with the Peron phenomenon.Read More
Publication Year: 1967
Publication Date: 1967-08-01
Language: en
Type: dissertation
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