Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds (Complete Edition: Volume 1-3) (eBook)

Exploring the Psychology of Mass Hysteria and Financial Bubbles

Charles Mackay (Autor)

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2023
658 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654777516-4 (EAN)

Infos

In Charles Mackay's masterpiece, 'Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds', readers are taken on a fascinating journey through the history of human folly and irrational behavior. Published in three volumes, this complete edition delves into the social and psychological phenomena that have led to mass hysteria, from financial bubbles to witch hunts. Mackay's engaging narrative style and detailed research provide a comprehensive analysis of how individuals can be swept up in the irrational actions of the crowd. Set in the 19th century, the book's literary context reflects the growing interest in social psychology and mass behavior during that period. As a journalist and social commentator, Charles Mackay was uniquely positioned to observe and critique the irrational tendencies of society. His keen insight and meticulous research make 'Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds' a timeless exploration of human nature and collective behavior. Mackay's own observations on economic bubbles and social manias likely influenced his decision to write this seminal work. I highly recommend 'Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds' to readers interested in psychology, history, and sociology. Mackay's thought-provoking analysis offers valuable lessons on the dangers of groupthink and the power of irrational beliefs in shaping society.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Esoterik / Spiritualität
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Schlagworte: A Discovery of Witches • author Charles Mackay • Cognitive biases • Dracula • Economic Bubbles • Furious Hours • Game of Thrones • Harry Potter • historical nonfiction • Lisa Chamberlain • literary classics • Madness of Crowds • popular delusions • psychology of crowds • Salem • Social Psychology • tears of the silenced • The Dark Heart • The Miracle Morning • Victorian Literature