The Origins Of Totalitarianism

Abstract: 5 page book review. Written during the height of the Cold War, Hannah Arendt's 'The Origins of Totalitarianism' discusses worldwide tensions and problematic scenarios of former tyrannies that contributed to the eventual creation of the most ruthless form of government that exists in our contemporary society. In this essay, the writer evaluates Arendt's book and her definition of totalitarianism-- looking back at the Cold War period. Full citation provided for the book.

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Catagory: World Affairs

Subcatagory: Global & Comparative Politics

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