The Society for Descriptive Psychology

The world makes sense, and so do people.      -Peter G. Ossorio, Ph.D.

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Presenter Charles Kantor, Ph.D.
Date October 23, 2011
Abstract: The presentation will utilize the Descriptive Psychology concepts of status, community, and world to work toward an understanding of political behavior. This initial presentation will focus on the emergence of charismatic leaders, the community conditions involved in this phenomenon, and implications for our current political culture.
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