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WHAT IS MOB MENTALITY? - 8 Essential Books on Crowd Psychology - Exploring the Collective Mind: Unraveling Crowd Behavior in Classic Literature - cover

WHAT IS MOB MENTALITY? - 8 Essential Books on Crowd Psychology - Exploring the Collective Mind: Unraveling Crowd Behavior in Classic Literature

Charles Mackay, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Gerald Stanley Lee, Gustave Le Bon, William McDougall, Everett Dean Martin, Wilfred Trotter

Translator G. D. H. Cole

Publisher: Good Press

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WHAT IS MOB MENTALITY? - 8 Essential Books on Crowd Psychology, offers a penetrating exploration into the complex dynamics of collective behavior and the psychological underpinnings of crowds. This anthology brings together a compendium of seminal writings from pivotal thinkers, capturing a wide array of literary styles from the philosophical profundities to empirical investigations. This collection traverses historical contexts and cultural paradigms, challenging readers to rethink the boundaries of individual and group psyche. Among the essays, readers will find thought-provoking analyses and profound insights into the emotional contagion and the intricate interplay of identity and influence within crowds. The anthology features the works of renowned authors such as Charles Mackay, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Gustave Le Bon, each contributing to the discourse from their distinct historical and cultural vantage points. These scholars, alongside Gerald Stanley Lee, William McDougall, Everett Dean Martin, and Wilfred Trotter, explore how mass movements shape history, echo societal fears, and reflect human nature. Drawing from diverse intellectual traditions, from Enlightenment ideals to modern psychological theories, the writings collectively illuminate the multifaceted dynamics of mob mentality, enriching our understanding of socio-psychological phenomena. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in this multifaceted dialogue, a rare opportunity to comprehend crowd psychology through varied lenses and epochs in one volume. Each contribution fosters critical reflection, making this anthology an invaluable resource not only for academics and students but also for anyone intrigued by the ever-relevant themes of collective identity and influence. Embark on this intellectual journey to appreciate the educational depth and breadth of perspectives that distinguish this collection.
Available since: 01/17/2024.
Print length: 2503 pages.

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