ABSTRACT
The Routledge International Handbook of Charisma provides an unprecedented multidimensional and multidisciplinary comparative analysis of the phenomenon of charisma – first defined by Max Weber as the irrational bond between deified leader and submissive follower. It includes broad overviews of foundational theories and experiences of charisma and of associated key issues and themes. Contributors include 45 influential international scholars who approach the topic from different disciplinary perspectives and utilize examples from an array of historical and cultural settings. The Handbook presents up-to-date, concise, thought-provoking, innovative, and informative perspectives on charisma as it has been expressed in the past and as it continues to be manifested in the contemporary world by leaders ranging from shamans to presidents. It is designed to be essential reading for all students, researchers, and general readers interested in achieving a comprehensive understanding of the power and potential of charismatic authority in all its varieties, subtleties, dynamics, and current and potential directions.
Introduction: The Study of Charisma Section I: Concepts and Theories 1. Max Weber and the Sociology of Charisma 2. Émile Durkheim and Charisma 3. Sigmund Freud and Charisma 4. The Anthropology of Charisma Section II: Historical cases 5. Charismatic Leaders in Ancient Greece 6. Charismatic Leadership in Ancient Rome 7. Fascism 8. Maoism and Charismatic Domination 9. Charisma and Politics in Post-Colonial Africa 10. Charisma in Latin American Politics Section III: Religion 11. Charisma and Shamanism 12. Charisma and Judaism 13. Charisma in Christianity 14. Constructing Muslim Charisma 15. Charisma in Hinduism 16. Charisma in New Religious Movements Section IV: Politics 17. Charisma and Democratic Discourse 18. Charisma in Liberal Democracies 19. Political Charisma and Modern Populism 20. Charismatic Leadership, Ethics, and Politics 21. Charisma and Toxic Leadership 22. Charisma and Revolution: The Key to Max Weber’s Project Section V: Extremism 23. Apocalyptic Groups and Charisma of the Cadre 24. Sunni Jihadist Charismatic Leadership: The Case of Anwar al-Awlaki (1971-2011) Section VI: Management and Business 25. Charisma in Organizational Studies 26. Signaling Charisma 27. A Follower-Centric Perspectives on Charismatic Leadership: An Integrative Review and Agenda for Future Research 28. Charisma and Traineeship Section VII: Culture, Media, Entertainment 29. Charisma and the Arts 30. Charisma and the Media 31. Celebrity and Charisma: Integration and Insurgency 32. Independence and Charismatic Authority in Popular Music: Just Do It Yourself – DIY 33. Hollywood and Charisma 34. Celebrity, Charisma and Post-truth Relations: Agnogenesis, Affect and Bollywood 35. Charisma in Sport Section VIII: Rising Topics 36. The Evolutionary Foundations of Charismatic Leadership 37. Charisma and Gender among Leaders 38. Charisma and the Digital Age: Mass Re-enchantment Online and Networking the New Iron Cage 39. Death becomes us! Rethinking Leadership Charisma as a Social Inference
