Attack on Government.Attack On Government David P. Levine Pitchstone pitch·stone n. Any of various volcanic glasses distinguished by their dull pitchlike luster. [Translation of German Pechstein.] Noun 1. Publishing Charlottesville, Virginia Charlottesville is an independent city located within the confines of Albemarle County in the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, and named after Princess Sophia Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the wife of King George III of the United Kingdom. 22901 0972887547 $24.95 www.pitchstonepublishing.com Attack On Government: Fear, Distrust And Hatred In Public Life by David P. Levine (Professor of Economics, University of Denver Background and rankings The University was founded in 1864 as Colorado Seminary by John Evans, the former Territorial Governor of Colorado, who had been appointed by US President Abraham Lincoln. ) is a critical psychological examination of public perception of American governmental corruption and failings. Blending political analysis and psychodynamic Psychodynamic A therapy technique that assumes improper or unwanted behavior is caused by unconscious, internal conflicts and focuses on gaining insight into these motivations. Mentioned in: Group Therapy, Suicide theory, Attack on Government redefines the question of "Why does government fail" as "Why do we want and need our government to fail?" and "Why do we need our government to be the target of our hatred and fear?" From an elaborate deconstruction of the popular film "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington", aptly characterized as a "fantasy movie", to a sophisticated examination of hate, fear, and the desire prey upon the weak, to the role of identification in victimization--with those who victimize others placing themselves in the role of the powerful oppressor OPPRESSOR. One who having public authority uses it unlawfully to tyrannize over another; as, if he keep him in prison until he shall do something which he is not lawfully bound to do. 2. To charge a magistrate with being an oppressor, is therefore actionable. and the victim in the role of their powerless selves --Attack on Government deconstructs popular opinions in a quest for the underlying and often unconscious emotional motives behind their forceful display. A worthy and recommended contribution to psychology and political science reference shelves. |
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