The studies in this volume deal with problems of authoritarianism and anti-Semitism. Lowenthal's book length contribution, "Prophets of Deceit," which begins this collection, is a classic of political psychology. This research study is followed by an essay, "Terror's Atomization of Man. "Lowenthal uses this material for a theory of the psychological mechanisms operative under terrorist conditions and their significance for contemporary society.
AcknowledgmentsForeword, by Max HorkheimerPrefacePart I: Prophets of Deceit: A Study of the Techniques of the American Agitator (with Norbert Guterman)1 The Themes of Agitation2 Social Malaise3 A Hostile World4 The Ruthless Enemy5 The Helpless Enemy6 The Enemy as Jew7 A Home for the Homeless8 The Follower9 Self-Portrait of the Agitator10 What the Listener HeardAppendix I: Samples of Profascist or Anti-Semitic Statements by the Agitators Quoted in This StudyAppendix II: Bibliography of Printed Source MaterialPart II: Terror's Dehumanizing Effects11 Atomization of ManPart III: Images of Prejudice: Anti-Semitism Among U.S. Workers During World War IIPrefatory Note, by Helmut Dubiel12 The Parasite13 Intellect and Education14 Manners and Mores15 The Clan16 Unpunished Enjoyment17 Totalitarian AspectsPart IV: Toward a Psychology of Authoritarianism18 Authority and Culture19 Authority as a Social Relationship20 Authority in the Course of History21 Authority and FamilyExcursus: Draft Animals and SlaveryAfterword, by Helmut Dubiel