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This text provides an analytical look at politics, leadership and the effect that each has on the other. In what he calls the ""crisis syndrome"", the author examines problems such as population growth, resource depletion and environmental degradation with respect to leadership.

Proposes that despite cultural differences, some values are shared and that a recognition of their universality can facilitate cross-cultural negotiation, understanding and cooperation. The book defines a minimalist set of values, those that are most commonly known to most people in most societies.