A textbook for an introductory course on dictatorship at “Authoritarian University,” by James R. Martin. A satirical crash course in becoming a dictator.
Written in the style of a mock textbook, Dictatorship 101 – Leadership Skills for Beginners combines humor, history, and fake leadership training to illustrate how authoritarians—past and present—seize and cling to power. From Mussolini’s balcony rants to modern memes, the book breaks down the dictator’s playbook while weaving in a serialized fictional story about three ambitious climbers: a lawyer, a coach, and a billionaire-turned-politician. “Authoritarianism is no laughing matter,” Martin says, “but perhaps the best way to recognize its tricks is with satire and irony.”
Author James R. Martin, an Emmy Award–winning writer and longtime university professor, has published a satirical ‘textbook’ on authoritarian rule. What does it take to silence critics, rewrite the rules, and declare yourself the Supreme Leader of the world? According to author James R. Martin, it all starts with a good playbook. Enter Dictatorship 101: Authoritarian Leadership Skills for Beginners, a darkly humorous parody “how-to” guide. “My tenth book since leaving university teaching is a candid look at who authoritarians are and how they get there.” – J Martin.
Book Details
Dictatorship 101 Authoritarian Leadership Skills for Beginners
Author: James R. Martin
Paperback: 143 pages | 6 × 9 in. | ISBN 979-8-9855287-8-7 (Amazon)
Price: $12.99 paperback / $4.99 KDP Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP5DZZ94
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