This inspiring book posits that followers are the key to understanding the leadership phenomenon. It analyses leader--follower dynamics in social and organizational settings and in politics which will strongly appeal to students of social psychology, sociology, management and political sciences....

"This innovative book explores the universal and cultural foundations that underlie the dynamics of leadership. It asks key questions such as: why are we attracted to leaders? Why do we perceive certain leaders as charismatic? And why do some leaders who are perceived as charismatic during a...