Description
Totalitarianism by Hannah Arendt is a landmark work in political theory that examines the rise and nature of totalitarian regimes in the 20th century, focusing on Nazi Germany and Stalinist Russia. Arendt analyzes the structural, ideological, and social conditions that allow totalitarian movements to emerge, including the role of propaganda, terror, and mass mobilization. The book explores how these regimes manipulate human behavior, destroy individual freedoms, and centralize power to achieve absolute control. With a profound combination of historical research, philosophical insight, and keen observation, Arendt provides a framework for understanding the dangers of unchecked authority and the fragility of democratic institutions. This seminal text is essential for scholars, students, and anyone seeking to comprehend the mechanisms and consequences of totalitarian rule.
- Author: Hannah Arendt
- Pages: 368
- ISBN: 9789643803711
- Subject: Political theory, totalitarian regimes, authoritarianism
- Focus: Nazi Germany, Stalinist Russia, propaganda, terror, and mass control
- Language: English (Persian edition: توتالیتاریسم)
- Ideal For: Students, researchers, and readers interested in political philosophy and history
- Significance: Offers deep insights into the nature, origins, and dangers of totalitarian power