The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind - Couverture souple

Gustave Le Bon

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9371324198 ISBN 13 : 9789371324199

Editeur : Zinc Read, 2025

Synopsis

"The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind" by Gustave Le Bon explores the psychology of crowds and how collective behavior influences individual actions. Le Bon argues that when individuals come together in a crowd, they often lose their sense of personal responsibility and rationality, becoming susceptible to emotional impulses. This transformation leads to a phenomenon where the crowd can act in ways that are irrational and unpredictable, driven by shared emotions rather than logical thought. Le Bon's insights into crowd dynamics have had a lasting impact on social psychology and mass communication. *** In his work, Le Bon delves into the characteristics of crowd behavior, emphasizing the power of suggestion and the role of leaders in shaping collective thought. He posits that crowds are often driven by a collective unconscious, where individual identities merge into a singular entity. This merging can lead to both positive and negative outcomes, as crowds can be mobilized for social change or incite chaos and violence. Le Bon's analysis remains relevant today, as understanding crowd psychology is crucial in various fields, including politics, marketing, and social movements.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Zinc Read
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9371324198
• ISBN 13: 9789371324199
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 154
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• Personne responsable: non disponible