Puritanism and authoritarianism -- Puritanism and political authoritarianism : authoritarian mastery of politics -- Puritanism and social authoritarianism : authoritarian mastery of civil society -- Puritanism and social authoritarianism continued -- Neo-Puritanism and authoritarianism --Authoritarian legacy of Puritanism in contemporary society -- Conclusion
Summary
"This book exposes "Puritanism and liberty" as a cherished myth or "sweet lie", suggesting that the Puritan "emperor has no clothes", in historically Protestant societies, particularly America. It shows that "Puritanism and liberty" turns out to be the exact opposite, enduringly in America and temporarily in Great Britain. If Puritanism is as American as the apple pie, then it is the "apple pie" of authoritarianism and theocracy rather than of liberty and democracy."--Jacket
Analysis
sociale wetenschappen
social sciences
economisch beleid
economic policy
sociologie
sociology
politicologie
political science
Social Sciences (General)
Sociale wetenschappen (algemeen)
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-331) and index
