Anger, fear, domination: Dark passions and the power of political speech
The Brookings Institute 1775 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, D.C., United StatesAs liberal democracies around the world are faltering, William Galston’s new book, “Anger, Fear, Domination: Dark Passions and the Power of Political Speech,” explores the sources of this decline that stem from the internal vulnerabilities of liberal democracy, particularly the ability of ambitious leaders to mobilize public anger and fear in the service of domination. […]