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020			_a9780857936141 (hbk.)
020			_a085793614X (hbk.)
035			_a(OCoLC)762990887
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050			_aBF637.L4 _bP6 2012
082			_a303.34/ _bPOP
100	1		_aPopper, Micha, _d1947- _97148
245	1	0	_aFact and fantasy about leadership / _cMicha Popper
260			_aCheltenham : _bEdward Elgar, _c2012
300			_aix, 153 p. ; _c24 cm
490	1		_aNew horizons in leadership studies
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index
505	0	0	_tAnother book about leadership? -- _tLeadership as a psychological phenomenon -- _tFictionalization of leadership -- _tThe big picture
520			_aWhy are we attracted to leaders? Does this attraction have universal origins or is it culture-bound? Why and how are certain concepts and myths regarding leaders generated? Analyzing the psychology of followers, this unique book explores these important questions. Micha Popper expertly offers new and surprising insights regarding the leadership phenomenon whilst providing relevant examples. This inspiring book posits that followers are the key to understanding the leadership phenomenon. It analyzes leader-follower dynamics in social and organizational settings and in politics which will strongly appeal to students of social psychology, sociology, management, political sciences. The book provides examples and in-depth analyses of 'the psychology of followership in every day life' and will therefore prove invaluable for managers. A special emphasis is given to leader - follower dynamics in various levels of organizational life.
650		0	_aLeadership _92260
830		0	_aNew horizons in leadership studies _97149
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