Totalitarianism: The Basics

There are few introductory texts on totalitarianism, and most works are either popular/polemic or beyond an entry-level readership. Phillip W. Gray's book is known in the wider area and has a significant market beyond Politics, such as 20th-century history and sociology (social movements).

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 20 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

While a plethora of texts exist on the subject of totalitarianism, there is a scarcity of introductory works on the topic. The majority of works tend to be either popular or polemical, or they surpass the comprehension of an entry-level readership. In the realm of texts dedicated to totalitarianism, they can be broadly categorized into four distinct groups:
1. Extensive in length and complexity, making them inaccessible to the general reader.
2. Laden with philosophical intricacies, rendering them challenging to comprehend.
3. Requiring a substantial amount of background knowledge to fully grasp the text's content.
4. Outdated and often difficult to find, often remaining in limited print runs.

Phillip W. Gray, a renowned figure in this broader field, has already made significant contributions through his research-focused work, intersecting with the areas covered by this book. Beyond the realm of politics, this book has a significant market appeal, including in the fields of 20th-century history and sociology (social movements).

Weight: 202g
Dimension: 128 x 199 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032183732